Spicers Kingsbury Swiss Army Knife Fletcher Forbes Gill
Original vintage advertising poster for Spicers Kingsbury featuring an image of a Swiss Army knife with text below: "Be prepared! Stock multi-purpose Kingsbury. It most excellently serves a multitude of good printing purposes. Long runs or short runs. Litho or letterpress. One colour or multi-colour. A fine high quality low cost good-to-have-in-stock paper that keeps on the move. Spicers Kingsbury." Fun sixties design by Alan Fletcher (British; 1931-2006), Colin Forbes (British; b 1928) and Bob Gill (American; b 1931) reflecting the cultural explosion of the period. These three notable graphic designers pooled their clients and rented a mews studio in London together to become the most fashionable avant garde designers in town at the time, being also featured in Vogue magazine. Good condition, repaired tears and pinholes, folds.
| Country | |
|---|---|
| Year | |
| Artist | |
| Width (cm) | |
| Height (cm) | |
| Linen backed? | No |
FAQs
More information about our posters and service.
Are your posters originals?
All our antique and vintage posters, books, maps and prints listed on our website are guaranteed originals as detailed in their photographs and descriptions, and include a certificate of authenticity.
What is a lithograph?
Practically all of the posters found on our website are lithographs. This is a method of printing that involves carving each colour of the image onto a piece of stone. The poster sheet is then imprinted consecutively with a stone slab for each colour, creating a stunning and rich image.
With the exception of silk printing, we believe that other printing techniques do not deliver the same impact of colour as lithography.
Where do you deliver to?
We ship posters worldwide rolled in shock-resistant and hard wearing tubes. Unless specified otherwise, delivery is free within the UK and standard international delivery is £25 for orders placed via our website.
Can I visit your gallery?
Yes. Our gallery is based in London. Our address is 404 King's Road, Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ.
Our opening hours are Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 11am-5pm (by appointment only on Sundays and bank holidays*).
I have another question
We'd be happy to answer any questions you have about our posters. Please contact us, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
