Close-up USA, Alaska Theme - Published 1975 by National Geographic
Travel Poster | Wildlife, Scenic Highlights & Touring Information | Premium Finishes
Celebrate the scale, wildlife, and wonder of the far north with Alaska: Beauty and Beasts in a Last Frontier, a richly informative National Geographic travel poster published in June 1975 as part of the “Close-up: U.S.A.” series. Issued as the companion piece to the Alaska map from the same set, this poster blends the charm of vintage travel graphics with practical information on wildlife, places of interest, and travel options across America’s last great frontier.
From sweeping landscapes and iconic animals to route-planning notes—including advice on reaching Alaska via the Alaskan Highway—this is a wonderful piece for collectors, classrooms, travel lovers, and anyone drawn to the mythology of the North.
🗺️ Features & Highlights
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Vintage National Geographic travel poster design with strong visual appeal and period character
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A companion piece to the Close-up U.S.A.: Alaska map, published in the same June 1975 issue
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Includes a wealth of information on:
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Alaskan wildlife
-
sites of interest
-
travel opportunities and route ideas
-
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Features practical touring guidance, including tips on driving to Alaska via the Alaskan Highway
-
A fascinating blend of travel inspiration, regional information, and mid-1970s National Geographic style
✨ Available Finishes
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| 📜 Paper (160 gsm) | Heavyweight matte-coated paper—perfect for framing under glass. |
| 🧼 Laminated (Encapsulated) | Fully sealed in 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, wipe-clean surface. |
| 🪵 Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails | Laminated poster mounted with lacquered natural timber rails (top & bottom) and a hanging cord—ready to display. |
| 🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm) | HP Professional Matte Canvas with archival pigment inks—rich texture, fade-resistant, gallery quality. |
| 🪵 Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails | Canvas mounted with timber rails and hanging cord—timeless, ready-to-display finish. |
🔨 Note: Hang-railed versions are professionally mounted—please allow up to 10 working days.
📐 Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Alaska: Beauty and Beasts in a Last Frontier |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Published | 1975 |
| Page Size | 575 mm (W) × 886 mm (H) |
| Tags | USA Regions |
| Type | Travel poster / regional reference |
| Series | Close-up: U.S.A. |
| Materials | Paper, Laminated, Canvas, with or without Timber Rails |
| Printing | Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks |
| Made In | Australia |
🎁 Perfect For
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Collectors of vintage National Geographic posters and maps
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Alaska travellers and road-trip dreamers
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Classrooms, libraries, and studies needing an engaging regional display
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Home and office décor with a travel, wilderness, or Americana theme
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Gift-giving for adventurers, historians, and map lovers
🚚 Delivery
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Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Typically ship within 1–2 business days
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Hang-Railed Versions: Made to order—please allow up to 10 working days
-
Protective Packaging: Securely packed to arrive in pristine condition
Bring the wildlife, roads, and romance of Alaska to your wall with this classic 1975 National Geographic travel poster—a companion piece full of character, information, and enduring northern appeal.
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Description
Travel Poster | Wildlife, Scenic Highlights & Touring Information | Premium Finishes
Celebrate the scale, wildlife, and wonder of the far north with Alaska: Beauty and Beasts in a Last Frontier, a richly informative National Geographic travel poster published in June 1975 as part of the “Close-up: U.S.A.” series. Issued as the companion piece to the Alaska map from the same set, this poster blends the charm of vintage travel graphics with practical information on wildlife, places of interest, and travel options across America’s last great frontier.
From sweeping landscapes and iconic animals to route-planning notes—including advice on reaching Alaska via the Alaskan Highway—this is a wonderful piece for collectors, classrooms, travel lovers, and anyone drawn to the mythology of the North.
🗺️ Features & Highlights
-
Vintage National Geographic travel poster design with strong visual appeal and period character
-
A companion piece to the Close-up U.S.A.: Alaska map, published in the same June 1975 issue
-
Includes a wealth of information on:
-
Alaskan wildlife
-
sites of interest
-
travel opportunities and route ideas
-
-
Features practical touring guidance, including tips on driving to Alaska via the Alaskan Highway
-
A fascinating blend of travel inspiration, regional information, and mid-1970s National Geographic style
✨ Available Finishes
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| 📜 Paper (160 gsm) | Heavyweight matte-coated paper—perfect for framing under glass. |
| 🧼 Laminated (Encapsulated) | Fully sealed in 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, wipe-clean surface. |
| 🪵 Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails | Laminated poster mounted with lacquered natural timber rails (top & bottom) and a hanging cord—ready to display. |
| 🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm) | HP Professional Matte Canvas with archival pigment inks—rich texture, fade-resistant, gallery quality. |
| 🪵 Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails | Canvas mounted with timber rails and hanging cord—timeless, ready-to-display finish. |
🔨 Note: Hang-railed versions are professionally mounted—please allow up to 10 working days.
📐 Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title | Alaska: Beauty and Beasts in a Last Frontier |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Published | 1975 |
| Page Size | 575 mm (W) × 886 mm (H) |
| Tags | USA Regions |
| Type | Travel poster / regional reference |
| Series | Close-up: U.S.A. |
| Materials | Paper, Laminated, Canvas, with or without Timber Rails |
| Printing | Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks |
| Made In | Australia |
🎁 Perfect For
-
Collectors of vintage National Geographic posters and maps
-
Alaska travellers and road-trip dreamers
-
Classrooms, libraries, and studies needing an engaging regional display
-
Home and office décor with a travel, wilderness, or Americana theme
-
Gift-giving for adventurers, historians, and map lovers
🚚 Delivery
-
Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Typically ship within 1–2 business days
-
Hang-Railed Versions: Made to order—please allow up to 10 working days
-
Protective Packaging: Securely packed to arrive in pristine condition
Bring the wildlife, roads, and romance of Alaska to your wall with this classic 1975 National Geographic travel poster—a companion piece full of character, information, and enduring northern appeal.
