Matching pair of attractive original color 25 x 38.5 posters for the Helsinki 1940 Summer Olympics designed by Ilmari Sysimetsa, which depict a large statue of an athlete above an image of the Earth, with Finland outlined in orange and Helsinki marked with a black dot. The Olympic rings are present in the upper section, and the lower features bold text: “XII. Olympiska Spelen, Helsingfors, 20.VII-4.VII. 1940.” Both are rolled and in overall fine condition, with minor edgewear.
