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Original Vintage Bicycle Poster - Philippe Thys –3x Tour de France Winner-c.1930

Original Vintage Bicycle Poster - Philippe Thys –3x Tour de France Winner-c.1930

$ 205.92

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Condition: Original vintage bicycle racing poster in very good condition. This poster has been archivally and professionally linen backed. Virtually all original vintage posters of this era were viewed as temporary advertising and were printed on very thin paper. While expensive, linen backing is a conservation method used to mount, stabilize, preserve, and protect vintage posters so they can be displayed or framed without compromising value.
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    This poster is an original first printing.
    Philippe Thys won the Tour de France three times: 1913, 1914, and 1920. This feat would not be equaled for 35 years until Frenchman Lousion Bobet tied Thys’ record in 1955. A very accomplished rider, Thys won 15 stages at the Tour during his career in an era where most Tours were 15 stages in total. A story of missed opportunity, Thys won the two Tours before the onset of WWI. The Tour de France was not contested for the next four years. Upon its return, Thys won again in 1920.
    Artist: unknown
    Title : Cycles Philippe Thys
    Year: c.1930
    Artist: N/A
    Size: 58 x 79 cm (22.8 x 31.1 inches)
    Condition: Linen-backed
    This is a one of a kind item; please review the photos carefully to determine the condition.
    Please feel free to enquire if you require further information or photographs.
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