1942 Ad Helium Hellion Hold Barrage Balloons Shell Gasoline World War II SEP5 XAS4 plum blossoms

plum blossoms

painted on this reservoir against a gray background

dry point by Pablo Picasso

and King Ferdinand of Romania on horseback

"Fior di Virtœ (Flowers of Virtue)

1942 Ad Helium Hellion Hold Barrage Balloons Shell Gasoline World War II SEP5 XAS4 plum blossomsThis is an original 1942 color print ad for Shell gasoline. CONDITION This 69+ year old Item is rated Near Mint Very Fine+. Small wrinkle bottom left corner. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Near Mint Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 10. 5 x 13. 5 inches; 27 x 34 cm Authentication: Serial Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a