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Travel Poster Espalion Lot River Chemins de Fer du Midi Railway - Original vintage French travel poster issued by the Chemins de Fer du Midi railway company to promote tourism to the historic town of Espalion in southern France, depicting a picturesque view of a lone boatman punting a small skiff beneath the iconic 13th-century Le Pont-Vieux ancient bridge arching elegantly over the tranquil waters of the Lot River, while the historic riverfront buildings and distant towers are beautifully bathed in the sunset light. Printed in France by Lucien Serre & Cie, Paris. Fair condition, several paper losses, large repaired tears, creasing, folds, minor staining, ink stamp. Country of issue: France, designer: E. Paul Champseix, size (cm): 100x62, year of printing: 1930s.