Saphir Cycles Poster - Francois Faber - Dunlop Bike Tyres Tour De France

This fabulous original antique lithograph advertising poster for Saphir cycles dates from c1912 and is of Francois Faber in Belgium. Francois Faber was a racing cyclist from Luxembourg who was born in France. He was the first foreigner to win the Tour de France in 1909 and his record of winning 5 consecutive stages still stands. He died in World War I while fighting for France. This original poster which still has the poster tax stamp attached is a great looking rare and collectible cycling poster. Material: Paper. Date: c1911. Please note that only the poster is included and any other items in the pictures are for scale only.