{"product_id":"london-travel-poster-fly-b-o-a-c-it-s-a-smaller-world-by-beverly-pick-1950","title":"Aviation Travel Poster: Fly B.O.A.C – It’s a Smaller World by Beverly Pick, 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eFly B.O.A.C, It’s a Smaller World by Speedbird by Beverly Pick is a spirited mid-century travel poster that captures the post‑war optimism of global flight. Designed for the British Overseas Airways Corporation in 1950, the composition cleverly fuses BOAC’s sleek corporate identity with a fragment of a 16th‑century world map, echoing the romance of the Age of Discovery while proclaiming the speed and reach of modern air travel. The result is a witty visual dialogue between past and present—an invitation to see the world as newly connected, efficient, and within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is available as a high‑quality fine art print from The Unique Maps Co., produced on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas with museum‑grade pigments for long‑lasting color. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing in hand‑finished wood and conservation-grade glazing. Personalization options—including custom captions, dedication lines, and date plates—allow you to tailor the piece for a special gift or to commemorate a memorable journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeverly Pick was a notable British graphic and exhibition designer celebrated for his crisp, modern typographic sense and cinematic approach to layout. Active across transport and national campaigns, he helped shape the visual language of mid‑century travel, designing posters that were both informative and aspirational. His work for BOAC and London Transport demonstrated an ability to translate complex ideas into simple, striking imagery—exactly the quality that has made his posters perennial favorites with collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular poster is historically resonant. Emerging in the early jet age, it reflects how commercial aviation transformed long‑distance travel from an arduous undertaking into a streamlined experience. By splicing a section of a 16th‑century map by the Venetian cartographer Paolo Forlani into a modern airline advertisement, the design suggests that the spirit of exploration lives on—only now accelerated by technology and coordinated through global routes. It’s an artifact of the moment when flying became both a symbol of progress and a new kind of everyday adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the piece balances poise and propulsion. A deep blue field and soft ivory whites create a calm, aeronautical backdrop; a circular globe anchors the composition, while a swift, arrow‑like device and the iconic Speedbird motif drive the eye forward. Hits of vivid red electrify the globe, telegraphing excitement and modernity. The elegant sans‑serif lettering and streamlined forms nod to Art Deco’s legacy within mid‑century commercial art, making the poster feel both nostalgic and fresh on contemporary walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn this print for its blend of cartography and design history, its collectible mid‑century pedigree, and its instantly readable message about the thrill of going farther, faster. It pairs beautifully with interiors that favor navy, cream, and red accents, and complements Art Deco, mid‑century modern, and contemporary styles alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for aviation enthusiasts, cartography lovers, frequent flyers, and anyone with a case of wanderlust, this fine art print is perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, graduations, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or Christmas—and especially meaningful for someone who has recently taken a memorable trip or embarked on a new adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58723488661888,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_840fd77c-6f26-4694-825c-0e7600c4b603.jpg?v=1786998651","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.eu\/it\/products\/london-travel-poster-fly-b-o-a-c-it-s-a-smaller-world-by-beverly-pick-1950","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}