Original NOS Eddy Merckx Poster π§πͺ 1969 Tour de France yellow jersey - Signed by the rider
Description:
New Old Stock Eddy Merckx Poster. Signed by Eddy. A must-have for collectors.
The photo was taken during the 1969 Tour de France, Eddy was 24 years old, riding for Faema, and wearing the yellow jersey. He held the jersey all the way to Paris, for the first of his five career victories in the Tour de France.
Size: 70cm x 50cm (approx. 20" x 27.5")
Sold unframed
Its not a current reprint but an ORIGINAL promo poster from Eddys company. Been stored in a tube in excellent condition and comes from the personal collection of the former soigneur of Eddy Merckx.
Eddy wore the yellow jersey 96 times throughout his career, more than any other cyclist.
Photographed by Mr Tonny Strouken, a Professional cycling photographer in 1969.
Made in Belgium