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This is not a bundle of modern digital reprints or cheap commercial reproductions. These are genuine, period-printed cultural advertisements distributed globally to promote international travel to the Indian subcontinent during the golden era of state-sponsored tourism photography.
Each poster measures approximately 20" x 30" (standard vintage medium format), making them an instant premium gallery wall installation for high-end residential spaces, corporate collections, boutique hotels, or serious travel ephemera archives. Sourcing these iconic designs individually would take years of searching—this listing presents a turnkey investment opportunity.
DETAILED ITEM CHECKLIST & 1982 Kashmir Mountains (Panchtarni / Amarnath Yatra Route)
* Photographer: Ashvin Mehta (Highly sought-after प्रकृति catalog series)
* Code/Date: Code No. P 3 '82 / Printed December 1982 by Prasad Process Pvt Ltd.
* Print Run: 25,000 copies.
* Key Visuals: Striking electric blue/outlined typography, high-altitude landscape.
2. 1984 Mughal/Rajput Miniature Painting (The Mirror Room)
* Code/Date: 1984 Ministry of Tourism print run.
* Key Visuals: Rich maroon/brown bottom border with classic yellow typography.
* Subject: Noblewoman applying cosmetic bindi/makeup with her child looking on.
3. 1984 Red Fort Ceremonial Elephant & Guard (Delhi)
* Code/Date: 1984 Ministry of Tourism print run.
* Key Visuals: Deep navy blue base border with bold yellow typography.
* Subject: Fully decorated elephant carrying the Indian tricolor under Mughal arches.
4. 1984 Elephant Polo Match (Jaipur, Rajasthan)
* Code/Date: Printed March 1984 by Prasad Process Private Limited.
* Print Run: 25,000 copies.
* Key Visuals: Sky blue typography along deep navy border backdrop.
5. 1984 Dussehra Festival Celebration (Ravana Effigy)
* Code/Date: 1984 Ministry of Tourism print run.
* Key Visuals: Vibrant magenta-pink stylized typography over midnight blue background.
* Subject: Massive ten-headed bamboo effigy of Ravana before ceremonial burning.
6. 1984 Tea Plantation Landscape (Darjeeling or Munnar)
* Code/Date: 1984 Ministry of Tourism series.
* Key Visuals: Full-bleed image with minimalist outlined white typography top-right.
* Subject: Vibrant green rolling hills populated by local estate tea pluckers.
7. 1984 Classical Dance Performance (Kathak & Kathakali)
* Code/Date: Printed October 1984.
* Print Run: 10,000 copies.
* Key Visuals: Outlined white typography layered over a minimalist deep black backdrop.
8. 1984 Rare White Bengal Tiger Wildlife Series
* Code/Date: 1984 Ministry of Tourism series.
* Key Visuals: Bold yellow typography situated top-right directly over the scene.
* Subject: Captivating studio portrait of a resting White Bengal Tiger.
9. 1984 Portrait of a Himalayan / Kashmiri Girl
* Code/Date: 1984 Ministry of Tourism series.
* Key Visuals: Striking violet-purple typography accented with a crown campaign crest.
* Subject: A young native girl framed by traditional cultural textures.
10. 1984 Sarnath Teaching Buddha Statue
* Code/Date: 1984 Ministry of Tourism series.
* Key Visuals: Neon blue-green typography sitting on a solid black border strip.
* Subject: Renowned 5th-Century Gupta-period stone icon from the Deer Park.
11. 1984 Kathakali Classical Dancer Portrait (Kerala)
* Photographer: David Christophar
* Code/Date: Printed 1984 / Serial P&P/11/231/84.
* Print Run: 10,000 copies.
* Key Visuals: Bold yellow typography against deep background shades.
12. 1984 Sacred Temple Maiden Sculpture (Surasundari / Yakshini)
* Code/Date: 1984 Ministry of Tourism campaign series.
* Key Visuals: Medium metallic-outline typography resting on solid deep base colors.
* Subject: Archetypal sand-carved ancient relief work from Khajuraho/Konark.
13. Late 1970s / Early 1980s Ajanta Caves Art Series
* Publisher: Official ITDC (India Tourism Development Corporation) Corporate Release.
* Title: "AJANTA: THE SINGING ROCKS OF MAHARASHTRA"
* Key Visuals: Fine lithograph layout highlighting timeless Buddhist rock-cut murals.
14. 1991 "Visit India Tourism Year" Campaign Masterpiece
* Code/Date: Printed 1991 (Special global promotional anniversary campaign).
* Key Visuals: Highly decorative golden-orange framing borders.
* Subject: Kishangarh-style court painting depicting a woman performing music in the woods.
CONDITION posters are in authentic vintage, pre-owned condition, safely cataloged directly out of long-term storage. Consistent with age and original distribution, they exhibit typical handling traits including rolling waves, corner curling, minor edge wear, and small surface dimples.
* The 1984 Kathakali poster shows more severe horizontal creases across its bottom half.
* The 1984 White Tiger and Temple Maiden posters exhibit minor fraying and tiny margin nicks along their borders.
* The 1991 Miniature Painting and 1984 Mughal Mirror posters remain in the crispest, well-preserved state of the group.
All flaws are entirely standard for historical ephemera and can be substantially minimized if professionally flattened or linen-backed. Please inspect all high-resolution photos carefully.
SHIPPING & HANDLING will be safely layered together, shipped rolled inside a heavy-duty, crush-proof commercial mailing tube. The shipment will include full tracking and private courier insurance up to the full final sale value.
