A previously undocumented large poster designed by Frederic Christol (1850-1933) and printed in 1910 by Berger & Levrault, Nancy . It was reproduced, with altered colours, as the frontpiece of Achille Melandri's book "L'Etoile bleue - Absinthe, Vermouth, Bitter & Cie" in 1912. It's interesting to note that wine, beer and cider are expressly omitted from the list of "Poisons de Choix" at the bottom right of the poster. These were regarded as natural and healthy, and seldom targeted by the French temperance movement. ("Fine Champagne" is cognac.) The text near the bottom left reads: "Omnibus pour Charenton!! Avec correspondence par l'alcool, Ou directement avec l'absinthe". Charenton was the asylum for the insane just outside Paris, and a popular nickname for an absinthe was "Un Omnibus pour Charenton", on account of the number of absinthe-soaked alcoholics who ended up there. Original Size: 1.2m x 90cm

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About the Finish Options: Gloss is a reflective finish. Satin is partially reflective. Fine Art Paper is a quality matt parchment paper. Canvas is 100% cotton fabric, varnished. Mounted is a stretched canvas over a wooden frame.