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AUSTIN COOPER (1890-1964) LONDON'S LEISURE HOURS. Group of 4 posters. 1933. Each 40x25 inches, 101 1/2x63 1/2 cm. The Baynard Press, London. Condition varies, generally A- / B+. Canadian-born Cooper began working for the London Underground in 1922. He designed 54 posters for them over the span of 22 years, as well as those for various other British railway companies. This series promotes traveling by Underground to take advantage of London's Leisure Hours. Interestingly, each of the images in this series promotes traveling by a different method of London Transportation: Underground, tram, coach and bus. Includes: The Theatres Invite Your Presence, The Restaurants Merit your Patronage, The Concerts & Recitals Proffer Enchantment and Picture Galleries are Open Daily. Pleasure Trips p. 60.
