Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection

Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection

$145.00
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Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
  • Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection

Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection

$145.00
Barcode: HTC00155
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Mid-Century Mexican Bullfight Poster & Handbill Collection
Add a dramatic splash of mid-century graphic art and travel history to your space with this authentic collection of five vintage Mexican bullfight advertising posters and handbills. Dating from the late 1950s to the late 1960s, these original promotional pieces were printed in Mexico to attract American tourists crossing the border into major arena hubs like Tijuana and Nogales.
This historic grouping features legendary matadors of the era—including Manuel Capetillo, Juan Silveti, and Joselito Huerta—brought to life through bold typography and striking, colorful arena illustrations by celebrated poster artists like Rebasso and Gérard.
Displaying a rich, honest historical character, these prints look fantastic framed individually or grouped together as a major gallery wall feature for a lounge, restaurant, or creative space.
Included Pieces:
  • Plaza Monumental de Tijuana (Sunday, June 4): Features Joselito Huerta, "Charro" Gomez, and "Jaime Rangel." Outlines ticket locations in Los Angeles and San Diego. (Approx. 24" x 11.5")
  • Nogales Fiestas de Mayo (May 5, 1957): Features Jesus Cordova, Andres Blando, and Juan Galvez. Highlights a striking portrait of a Spanish woman in a traditional lace mantilla. (Approx. 22" x 14.5")
  • Toreo de Tijuana Labor Day Event (Sept. 1, 1963): Mid-sized vertical handbill format featuring Manuel Capetillo, Martin Sanchez "El Pinto", and Victor Huerta. (Approx. 17" x 8.5")
  • El Cortijo Downtown Tijuana Handbill (Sunday, Sept. 1): Smaller vertical format handbill printed on cream stock with red accent borders.
  • Nogales Corrida Internacional (Sunday, Feb. 17): Features a head-to-head match between Juan Silveti and Joaquín Bernadó with dramatic action artwork and an after-show ad for the Alhambra Hotel. (Approx. 23" x 14.5")
Specifications:
  • Era: Late 1950s to 1960s
  • Origin: Printed in Mexico
  • Material: Heavy lithograph advertising paper / newsprint stock
  • Condition: Fair to good vintage condition. Displays an authentic, weathered travel patina including minor edge tears, corner tack holes, folds, and light surface creasing from age. Inks remain remarkably bright and stable. Sold as a loose collection of five.