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Coys International Historic Festival 1996 Silverstone Auction Poster - An original promotional advertising poster for the COYS International Historic Festival held at Silverstone on 3rd August 1996. The central illustration is executed in a mid-century watercolour style, depicting a busy pit-lane scene. Mechanics are shown working on vintage red Grand Prix racing cars, one of which clearly displays the Ferrari prancing horse shield and the racing number 2. The artwork features figures in period attire, including a woman in a headscarf and sunglasses. The top of the poster bears the text IMPORTANT AUCTION OF SPORTS, SPORTS-RACING & GRAND PRIX CARS. The lower section details the event name, date, and location. The bottom right corner contains a bordered logo for COYS OF KENSINGTON FOUNDED 1919, along with the company address at 2-4 Queens Gate Mews, London, and contact telephone and fax numbers. The poster is printed on paper and is housed in a modern black composite or wood frame behind glass.