THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 6 APRIL 2025

226 398 1950s CIÉ (Irish Transport Company) railway poster. CIRCULAR TRAIN TOURS BY CIE, with signal and steam clouds. Designed by Guus Melai. Condition: Very good. In 1953 Guus Melai, a Dutch national, was a graphic design expert working for KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines). He was brought to Ireland to help develop and promote the new National Airline, Aer Lingus, and the emerging tourist industry. His Aer Lingus summer timetable poster for 1955 is on the cover of the publication Modern Ireland in 100 Artworks published by the Irish Times. Estimate €300-€500 (approx £250-£420) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 398 399 1950s CIÉ (Irish National Transport Company) railway poster. IRELAND - TRAVEL IN COMFORT showing railway track and plumes of steam in the distance. Designed by Guus Melai (1923-2000). 300in. (762cm) Condition: A few edge bumps, very good. In 1953 Guus Melai, a Dutch national, was a graphic design expert working for KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines). He was brought to Ireland to help develop and promote the new National Airline, Aer Lingus, and the emerging tourist industry. His Aer Lingus summer timetable poster for 1955 is on the cover of the publication Modern Ireland in 100 Artworks published by the Irish Times. Estimate €300-€400 (approx £250-£330) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 399