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Travel Poster Air France World Map Planisphere Boucher - Original vintage travel poster featuring the Air France World Map Planisphere, designed by the renowned French artist and illustrator Lucien Boucher (1889-1971). This exquisite and highly detailed pictorial map is a masterpiece of mid-century decorative cartography. The poster features a vibrant blue oval projection of the world set against a rich pink border, intricately decorated with exotic flora, fauna, and figures in traditional dress representing the diverse cultures of the airline's global network. The map illustrates the expansive Air France flight routes emanating from Paris, depicted as delicate white lines crossing the oceans. The oceans are populated with mythical sea creatures, sailing vessels, and a large, radiant compass rose. The continents are adorned with charming vignettes of famous landmarks, such as the Kremlin, Pagodas, an igloo, and skyscrapers. The lower right corner features an elegant cartouche with the Air France logo and the slogan - Le plus grand reseau du monde / The largest network in the world. Printed by Perceval, Paris. Horizontal. Very good condition, light creasing and staining on margin. Country of issue: France, designer: Lucien Boucher, size (cm): 75x110, year of printing: 1959.