1710

$1,111.50

LOT OF 4 WWI POSTERS.

1) “Columbia Calls” recruitment poster with symbolic Miss Columbia carrying the Stars and Stripes in one hand and a sword in the other, titled “Enlist now for U.S. Army”. Copyright 1916. 2) WWI Victory Liberty Loan poster captioned “They Kept the Sea Lanes Open”. Illustration by artist L. A. Shafer of a German U-Boat surrendering to a U.S. Navy submarine chaser. The W. F. Powers Co. Litho., N.Y. 3) WWI Army recruitment poster captioned “Men Wanted for the Army” with illustration by artist I. B. Hazelton 1914. Over-stamp at bottom margin is for their recruitment station located in Scollay Square, Boston, Mass. Image depicts Army soldiers on the move through crop field. 4) WWI Navy recruitment poster titled “All Together! – Enlist in the Navy”. Illustration of sailors in coalition uniforms by artist H. Reuterdahl, 1917. SIZE: Image: 29-3/4″ w x 39-3/4″ h. 2) Image: 38-3/4″ w x 28-1/2″ h. 3) Image: 29-1/2″ w x 39-1/2″ h. 4) Image: 42-3/4″ w x 30″ h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: 1) Near excellent. 2) Near excellent. 3) Good to very good; wear to fold-line with some pronounced roll creasing; a few vertical tears at the top and bottom extending into the image. 4) Very good; slight wear to pronounced fold lines; age toning. 1-15010 (600-1,200) – Lot 1710

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Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014

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