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Extremely rare early lithograph poster for the IV International Auto Show in St Petersburg Russia in 1913. Original antique poster designed by the French artist Rene Pean (Rene Louis Pean; 1875-1940) and printed in France, which was uncommon for a Russian poster, advertising the last auto show before the Revolution and the only one to receive sponsorship from the Russian Emperor, Nicholas II. The Russian Tsar was an avid car fan with over 30 vehicles in his garage, including Mercedes and Delaunay-Belleville. Excellent condition, backed on linen.