OLYMPICS Poster
Soviet Poster, Moscow Olympics 1980
Published in 1979, Plakat Publishing House, Moscow
Dimensions: 84cm x 56.5cm
Price: £149 SOLD
Original and rare Soviet lithographic poster illustrating the Olympic village in Moscow. The iconic Soviet Olympic logo, now widely reproduced on Retro-Cool T-shirts and holdalls, is superimposed on the architectural illustration.
The 1980 Moscow Olympic was boycotted by about 60 nations led by the USA in protest at the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, and is commonly known by some Americans as the 'Forgotten Games'. The Soviets retaliated by boycotting the 1984 Los Angeles games.
The poster is an excellent condition, has never been folded and without pinholes or sellotape marks. There are a few minor creases and wear at the edges but nothing of any significance.