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Travel Poster Ana 47 Towns Vintage Poster travel poster

TRAVEL POSTER - ANA 47 Towns Vintage Poster

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✈️ “ANA Serves 47 Towns and Cities” Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950)

Optimistic, practical, and unmistakably modern, this striking Australian National Airways poster celebrates the golden age of post-war air travel. Produced around 1950, it captures a moment when flying promised freedom, reach, and reliability—turning Australia’s vast distances into a connected network of cities, towns, and opportunity.

A suitcase full of destinations. One airline to take you there.


✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel

  • A bold route map tracing ANA’s expanding national network

  • A well-travelled suitcase layered with destination labels—Sydney, Cairns, Hobart, Perth and beyond

  • Strong mid-century typography declaring service to 47 towns and cities

  • Clean, confident colour blocks reflecting efficiency and progress

  • The ANA globe logo reinforcing nationwide reach and trust


📐 Size Options

Format Dimensions (H × W)
Standard 740 mm × 470 mm

Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.


🎨 Premium Format Options

📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper, smooth and ideal for framing under glass.

🧽 LaminatedTrue encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; highly durable, wipe-clean, and long-lasting.

🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display.

🖼️ Canvas395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas, printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for archival quality.

🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Gallery-style canvas presentation with timber rails top and bottom.

Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is professionally assembled.


🎁 Ideal For

  • Vintage aviation and airline memorabilia collectors

  • Mid-century design and travel-history enthusiasts

  • Offices, studies, and creative workspaces

  • Anyone drawn to the romance of early domestic air travel


🌏 A Poster That Tells a Story

At a time when flying reshaped how Australians moved across the continent, this poster positioned ANA as the airline that made distance manageable. With routes spanning cities, regional hubs, and remote towns, it sold not just flights—but confidence, connection, and national momentum.


🖼️ Display with Confidence

Whether framed, laminated, or finished on canvas with timber hang rails, this poster brings clarity, colour, and unmistakable mid-century aviation energy to any space.

Connected. Confident. Forward-looking.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does the TRAVEL POSTER - ANA 47 Towns Vintage Poster depict?

The TRAVEL POSTER - ANA 47 Towns Vintage Poster is a high-quality reproduction of a vintage travel poster. Mapworld's travel poster range features classic Australian and international destination artwork from the golden age of travel — originally produced for airlines, railways, and tourism boards. These make striking wall art for home and office.

Is this an original or reproduction print?

Mapworld sells both original antique maps and high-quality reproduction prints. Reproduction prints are clearly identified in the product title and are produced on quality paper to closely replicate the appearance of historic originals. Original antique maps are individually described and priced according to condition and rarity.

Is this print suitable for framing?

Yes, antique map prints make excellent framed artworks. Check the product dimensions to select an appropriate frame. Mapworld can advise on framing options.

Does Mapworld ship the TRAVEL POSTER - ANA 47 Towns Vintage Poster across Australia?

Yes, Mapworld ships Australia-wide. Standard shipping is a flat $7 rate, with free standard shipping on orders over $75. Express options are available at checkout. Most orders placed before 2pm AEST on weekdays are dispatched same day.



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