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Holtzapffel Figure-It-Out 524pc Elephant in Full Regalia G Nicoll 44

Holtzapffel 524pc Figure It Out Elephant in Full Regalia by Gordon Nicoll c1932.

 

The poster, which an internet source dates as 1926, was a design for Anchor Line to Gibraltar Egypt and India featuring a colourful design by the illustrator and artist Gordon William Nicoll (1888-1959). An Indian elephant decorated for a festival is being led towards the viewer with people and an historic city gate in the background. H 39.77 in W 25.2 in - lower panel removed held bold text in yellow and pale lettering on a deep blue banner below. Anchor Line (1855-1980) was a Scottish shipping company founded by Thomas Henderson in Glasgow. Printed by Publicity Arts Ltd London.

 

David had this jigsaw in his collection but sold it in April 2014 (for a large sum of £1400) but soon regretted parting with it.

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Uploaded on April 25, 2024