Old International Print Ads
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A selection of magazine and newspaper ads from around the world - but not from the UK: you can find those at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social
English translations can be found in the ALT text.
English translations can be found in the ALT text.
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From Australia, Nov 1957: Products ad from Pressure Pak
(+Santa Snow; Gossamer; Air-O-Zone; Smoothex Shaving Cream; and Mortein)
«FIVE PRESSURE PAK PRODUCTS for happier living»
(+Santa Snow; Gossamer; Air-O-Zone; Smoothex Shaving Cream; and Mortein)
«FIVE PRESSURE PAK PRODUCTS for happier living»
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
From Australia, Nov 1957: Products ad from Pressure Pak
(+Santa Snow; Gossamer; Air-O-Zone; Smoothex Shaving Cream; and Mortein)
«FIVE PRESSURE PAK PRODUCTS for happier living»
(+Santa Snow; Gossamer; Air-O-Zone; Smoothex Shaving Cream; and Mortein)
«FIVE PRESSURE PAK PRODUCTS for happier living»
From America, Nov 1947: Prunes ad from Del Monte
(+Raisins; Peaches; and Apricots)
«BIG FRUIT VALUES-come and get 'em!»
(+Raisins; Peaches; and Apricots)
«BIG FRUIT VALUES-come and get 'em!»
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
From America, Nov 1947: Prunes ad from Del Monte
(+Raisins; Peaches; and Apricots)
«BIG FRUIT VALUES-come and get 'em!»
(+Raisins; Peaches; and Apricots)
«BIG FRUIT VALUES-come and get 'em!»
From America, Dec 1961: Capri Mark IV pen ad from Paper Mate
(+Lady Capri pen and Capri pen)
«They all want Paper: Mate pens!»
(+Lady Capri pen and Capri pen)
«They all want Paper: Mate pens!»
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
From America, Dec 1961: Capri Mark IV pen ad from Paper Mate
(+Lady Capri pen and Capri pen)
«They all want Paper: Mate pens!»
(+Lady Capri pen and Capri pen)
«They all want Paper: Mate pens!»
From America, Dec 1970: RS-820S 8-Track Stereo System ad from Panasonic
(+8-Track Cartridges)
«Open your own 8-track cartridge factory.»
(+8-Track Cartridges)
«Open your own 8-track cartridge factory.»
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
From America, Dec 1970: RS-820S 8-Track Stereo System ad from Panasonic
(+8-Track Cartridges)
«Open your own 8-track cartridge factory.»
(+8-Track Cartridges)
«Open your own 8-track cartridge factory.»
From Italy, Nov 1976: Quartz Watches ad from Seiko
(+Quartz Watches)
«Seiko Quartz. The widest range of quartz watches with a common characteristic: Seiko Quartz precision.»
[ENGinALT]
(+Quartz Watches)
«Seiko Quartz. The widest range of quartz watches with a common characteristic: Seiko Quartz precision.»
[ENGinALT]
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
From Italy, Nov 1976: Quartz Watches ad from Seiko
(+Quartz Watches)
«Seiko Quartz. The widest range of quartz watches with a common characteristic: Seiko Quartz precision.»
[ENGinALT]
(+Quartz Watches)
«Seiko Quartz. The widest range of quartz watches with a common characteristic: Seiko Quartz precision.»
[ENGinALT]
From Australia, Nov 1964: Sao Biscuits ad from Arnott's
(+Strawberry Pie; Butterscotch Instant Pudding; Caramel Instant Pudding; Banana Instant Pudding; and Vanilla Instant Pudding)
«Simply serve with Sao...»
(+Strawberry Pie; Butterscotch Instant Pudding; Caramel Instant Pudding; Banana Instant Pudding; and Vanilla Instant Pudding)
«Simply serve with Sao...»
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
From Australia, Nov 1964: Sao Biscuits ad from Arnott's
(+Strawberry Pie; Butterscotch Instant Pudding; Caramel Instant Pudding; Banana Instant Pudding; and Vanilla Instant Pudding)
«Simply serve with Sao...»
(+Strawberry Pie; Butterscotch Instant Pudding; Caramel Instant Pudding; Banana Instant Pudding; and Vanilla Instant Pudding)
«Simply serve with Sao...»
From America, Nov 1944: Fine Cheeses ad from Borden's
(+Military Brand Camembert Cheese; Wej-Cut Cream Cheese; Liederkranz Cheese; and Grated American)
«Cheese can make you a wonderful wife!»
(+Military Brand Camembert Cheese; Wej-Cut Cream Cheese; Liederkranz Cheese; and Grated American)
«Cheese can make you a wonderful wife!»
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 AM
From America, Nov 1944: Fine Cheeses ad from Borden's
(+Military Brand Camembert Cheese; Wej-Cut Cream Cheese; Liederkranz Cheese; and Grated American)
«Cheese can make you a wonderful wife!»
(+Military Brand Camembert Cheese; Wej-Cut Cream Cheese; Liederkranz Cheese; and Grated American)
«Cheese can make you a wonderful wife!»
From America, Nov 1959: Glass Jars ad from Glass Container Manufacturers Institute
(+Garden Vegetables)
«So good in glass»
(+Garden Vegetables)
«So good in glass»
November 10, 2025 at 10:37 PM
From America, Nov 1959: Glass Jars ad from Glass Container Manufacturers Institute
(+Garden Vegetables)
«So good in glass»
(+Garden Vegetables)
«So good in glass»
From America, Dec 1952: Men's Shoes ad from City Club
(+Gift Certificate; Shoe Miniature; and Gift Box)
«Best gift...bar none!»
(+Gift Certificate; Shoe Miniature; and Gift Box)
«Best gift...bar none!»
November 10, 2025 at 9:37 PM
From America, Dec 1952: Men's Shoes ad from City Club
(+Gift Certificate; Shoe Miniature; and Gift Box)
«Best gift...bar none!»
(+Gift Certificate; Shoe Miniature; and Gift Box)
«Best gift...bar none!»
From Italy, Nov 1977: Ciliegie al Liquore ad from FABBRI
(+Grappua; Ananas; Prugne; and Albicocche)
«Season's Greetings»
«fruit for a gift
cherries-grape marc-chestnuts-pineapple-plums-apricots»
[ENGinALT]
(+Grappua; Ananas; Prugne; and Albicocche)
«Season's Greetings»
«fruit for a gift
cherries-grape marc-chestnuts-pineapple-plums-apricots»
[ENGinALT]
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
From Italy, Nov 1977: Ciliegie al Liquore ad from FABBRI
(+Grappua; Ananas; Prugne; and Albicocche)
«Season's Greetings»
«fruit for a gift
cherries-grape marc-chestnuts-pineapple-plums-apricots»
[ENGinALT]
(+Grappua; Ananas; Prugne; and Albicocche)
«Season's Greetings»
«fruit for a gift
cherries-grape marc-chestnuts-pineapple-plums-apricots»
[ENGinALT]
From Australia, Nov 1938: Frocks ad from Bon Marche
(+Silk slub-lins; Suede matona crepes; Flat Hungarian crepes; White pique; and White spun sports frocks)
«Open their 9/11 (one price) Frock Shop!»
(+Silk slub-lins; Suede matona crepes; Flat Hungarian crepes; White pique; and White spun sports frocks)
«Open their 9/11 (one price) Frock Shop!»
November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
From Australia, Nov 1938: Frocks ad from Bon Marche
(+Silk slub-lins; Suede matona crepes; Flat Hungarian crepes; White pique; and White spun sports frocks)
«Open their 9/11 (one price) Frock Shop!»
(+Silk slub-lins; Suede matona crepes; Flat Hungarian crepes; White pique; and White spun sports frocks)
«Open their 9/11 (one price) Frock Shop!»
From Germany, Nov 1967: Super 90 ad from Audi
(+80 Variant; 80 L; and L)
«Starting Pro, Kilometer Eater, Reclining Seat, Trunk Silo, Two-Circuit Braker, Front Puller, Cardan Abstainer, Luxury Touring Wagon, Corner Scratches, Crosswind Stoic, Success Manager: Audi Super 90.»
[ENGinALT]
(+80 Variant; 80 L; and L)
«Starting Pro, Kilometer Eater, Reclining Seat, Trunk Silo, Two-Circuit Braker, Front Puller, Cardan Abstainer, Luxury Touring Wagon, Corner Scratches, Crosswind Stoic, Success Manager: Audi Super 90.»
[ENGinALT]
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
From Germany, Nov 1967: Super 90 ad from Audi
(+80 Variant; 80 L; and L)
«Starting Pro, Kilometer Eater, Reclining Seat, Trunk Silo, Two-Circuit Braker, Front Puller, Cardan Abstainer, Luxury Touring Wagon, Corner Scratches, Crosswind Stoic, Success Manager: Audi Super 90.»
[ENGinALT]
(+80 Variant; 80 L; and L)
«Starting Pro, Kilometer Eater, Reclining Seat, Trunk Silo, Two-Circuit Braker, Front Puller, Cardan Abstainer, Luxury Touring Wagon, Corner Scratches, Crosswind Stoic, Success Manager: Audi Super 90.»
[ENGinALT]
From Australia, Nov 1951: Hotpoint Mantel Radio Receivers ad from Australian General Electric
(+Hotpoint V55DD; Hotpoint V55DA; Hotpoint V55DE; Hotpoint V55ME; Hotpoint M64MV; Hotpoint M64DE; Hotpoint M64MA; and Hotpoint L64ME)
(+Hotpoint V55DD; Hotpoint V55DA; Hotpoint V55DE; Hotpoint V55ME; Hotpoint M64MV; Hotpoint M64DE; Hotpoint M64MA; and Hotpoint L64ME)
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
From Australia, Nov 1951: Hotpoint Mantel Radio Receivers ad from Australian General Electric
(+Hotpoint V55DD; Hotpoint V55DA; Hotpoint V55DE; Hotpoint V55ME; Hotpoint M64MV; Hotpoint M64DE; Hotpoint M64MA; and Hotpoint L64ME)
(+Hotpoint V55DD; Hotpoint V55DA; Hotpoint V55DE; Hotpoint V55ME; Hotpoint M64MV; Hotpoint M64DE; Hotpoint M64MA; and Hotpoint L64ME)
From Australia, Nov 1968: Rice Bubbles ad from Kellogg's
«Some kids never stop hearing Snap, Crackle, Pop They're the ones who Rice and Shine!»
«Some kids never stop hearing Snap, Crackle, Pop They're the ones who Rice and Shine!»
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
From Australia, Nov 1968: Rice Bubbles ad from Kellogg's
«Some kids never stop hearing Snap, Crackle, Pop They're the ones who Rice and Shine!»
«Some kids never stop hearing Snap, Crackle, Pop They're the ones who Rice and Shine!»
From Italy, Nov 1966: Panforte ad from SAPORI
«What's in the Panforte SAPORI?»
[ENGinALT]
«What's in the Panforte SAPORI?»
[ENGinALT]
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
From Italy, Nov 1966: Panforte ad from SAPORI
«What's in the Panforte SAPORI?»
[ENGinALT]
«What's in the Panforte SAPORI?»
[ENGinALT]
From America, Dec 1963: Radio Programs ad from CKLW-Radio
(+Music; News; and Friendly Chit-Chat)
«Well, Not Quite... But»
(+Music; News; and Friendly Chit-Chat)
«Well, Not Quite... But»
November 10, 2025 at 7:37 AM
From America, Dec 1963: Radio Programs ad from CKLW-Radio
(+Music; News; and Friendly Chit-Chat)
«Well, Not Quite... But»
(+Music; News; and Friendly Chit-Chat)
«Well, Not Quite... But»
From America, Nov 1968: Lettera 33 Typewriter ad from Olivetti Underwood
(+Lettera 32 Typewriter; Underwood 21 Typewriter; and Encyclopedic College Dictionary)
«A very special Christmas offer from Olivetti Underwood.»
(+Lettera 32 Typewriter; Underwood 21 Typewriter; and Encyclopedic College Dictionary)
«A very special Christmas offer from Olivetti Underwood.»
November 10, 2025 at 6:37 AM
From America, Nov 1968: Lettera 33 Typewriter ad from Olivetti Underwood
(+Lettera 32 Typewriter; Underwood 21 Typewriter; and Encyclopedic College Dictionary)
«A very special Christmas offer from Olivetti Underwood.»
(+Lettera 32 Typewriter; Underwood 21 Typewriter; and Encyclopedic College Dictionary)
«A very special Christmas offer from Olivetti Underwood.»
From America, Nov 1965: Wagoneer ad from Jeep
(+Vigilante V-8 engine; Hi-Torque 6 engine; Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission; and Safety features)
«Your family will be twice as safe on icy roads with 'Jeep' 4-wheel drive.»
(+Vigilante V-8 engine; Hi-Torque 6 engine; Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission; and Safety features)
«Your family will be twice as safe on icy roads with 'Jeep' 4-wheel drive.»
November 9, 2025 at 10:37 PM
From America, Nov 1965: Wagoneer ad from Jeep
(+Vigilante V-8 engine; Hi-Torque 6 engine; Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission; and Safety features)
«Your family will be twice as safe on icy roads with 'Jeep' 4-wheel drive.»
(+Vigilante V-8 engine; Hi-Torque 6 engine; Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission; and Safety features)
«Your family will be twice as safe on icy roads with 'Jeep' 4-wheel drive.»
From America, Dec 1969: Ad for Romeo & Juliet and Zorba Canterbury Tales/Celebration
«Give a listen.»
«Give a listen.»
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 PM
From America, Dec 1969: Ad for Romeo & Juliet and Zorba Canterbury Tales/Celebration
«Give a listen.»
«Give a listen.»
From America, Nov 1939: Gingerbread Mix ad from Dromedary
(+Date-Nut Bread and Pasteurized Dates)
«Dromedary»
(+Date-Nut Bread and Pasteurized Dates)
«Dromedary»
November 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
From America, Nov 1939: Gingerbread Mix ad from Dromedary
(+Date-Nut Bread and Pasteurized Dates)
«Dromedary»
(+Date-Nut Bread and Pasteurized Dates)
«Dromedary»
From Australia, Nov 1952: Paterson, Laing & Bruce Ltd. and Patolaine ads
«Patolaine LINGERIE»
«Patolaine LINGERIE»
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
From Australia, Nov 1952: Paterson, Laing & Bruce Ltd. and Patolaine ads
«Patolaine LINGERIE»
«Patolaine LINGERIE»
From Australia, Nov 1967: Triang/Cyclops; Cyclops Hobbyland FROG; Cyclops, and Unknown ads
«PARA LAUNCHER»
«PARA LAUNCHER»
November 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
From Australia, Nov 1967: Triang/Cyclops; Cyclops Hobbyland FROG; Cyclops, and Unknown ads
«PARA LAUNCHER»
«PARA LAUNCHER»
From Australia, Nov 1957: Towels ad from Dri-Glo / BOND'S Industries Group
(+Baby Naps)
«Dri-Glo TOWELS last longer*»
(+Baby Naps)
«Dri-Glo TOWELS last longer*»
November 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
From Australia, Nov 1957: Towels ad from Dri-Glo / BOND'S Industries Group
(+Baby Naps)
«Dri-Glo TOWELS last longer*»
(+Baby Naps)
«Dri-Glo TOWELS last longer*»
From Australia, Nov 1963: Cocktails ad from McWilliam's
(+Tropical Fruit Cocktail; Martini; Manhattan; Apricot; Banana; Cherry; and Wines)
«entertain the easy way with... McWILLIAM'S COCKTAILS»
(+Tropical Fruit Cocktail; Martini; Manhattan; Apricot; Banana; Cherry; and Wines)
«entertain the easy way with... McWILLIAM'S COCKTAILS»
November 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
From Australia, Nov 1963: Cocktails ad from McWilliam's
(+Tropical Fruit Cocktail; Martini; Manhattan; Apricot; Banana; Cherry; and Wines)
«entertain the easy way with... McWILLIAM'S COCKTAILS»
(+Tropical Fruit Cocktail; Martini; Manhattan; Apricot; Banana; Cherry; and Wines)
«entertain the easy way with... McWILLIAM'S COCKTAILS»
From America, Nov 1972: Stereo Systems ad from Panasonic
(+Complete Home Entertainment System; 8-Track Tape Stereo; 4-Speed Record Changer; FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio; 8-Track Tape Recorder with FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio; FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio with Phonograph, and more)
(+Complete Home Entertainment System; 8-Track Tape Stereo; 4-Speed Record Changer; FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio; 8-Track Tape Recorder with FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio; FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio with Phonograph, and more)
November 9, 2025 at 8:37 AM
From America, Nov 1972: Stereo Systems ad from Panasonic
(+Complete Home Entertainment System; 8-Track Tape Stereo; 4-Speed Record Changer; FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio; 8-Track Tape Recorder with FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio; FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio with Phonograph, and more)
(+Complete Home Entertainment System; 8-Track Tape Stereo; 4-Speed Record Changer; FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio; 8-Track Tape Recorder with FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio; FM/AM/FM Stereo Radio with Phonograph, and more)