Lot 110: H S Williamson (Harold Sandys 1892-1978) Loading

H S Williamson (Harold Sandys 1892-1978) Loading air mails for the Empire Croydon 1934, original poster PRD 91 printed for the GPO (General Post Office) - 50 x 63 cm signed in pencil by the artist Loading air mails for the Empire: Croydon 1934 was one of the first series in the posters for schools scheme. The series consisted of four posters, all designed by Harold Sandys Williamson, head of the Chelsea School of Art and Design. Titled Overseas Communications, these explored the geographical development of Post Office communications through different modes of transport. The series includes Relays Carrying the King's messages 1482, Loading the transatlantic mail at Falmouth. 1833 and Loading mails at the dock in London. 1934. Condition B small tear