1951 Ad American Airlines Airfreight Shell Game Gambling Noel Sickles Art YFT7

This is an original 1951 black and white print ad for Airfreight services that were offered by American Airlines, Inc., that features an illustration by Noel Sickles (1910-1982) that portrays a group of gamblers betting on a swindler's shell game, (also known as Thimblerig, Three shells and a pea, and the old army game). CONDITIONThis 62+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging in margins. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 9.75 x 13 inches; 25 x 33 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) This piece was illustrated by Sickles, Noel. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, Airplane, Shipping Industry, Transp