VERY SCARCE EARLY U.S. MARINE POSTER.

VERY SCARCE EARLY U.S. MARINE POSTER. This large, graphic Marine poster from the era of WWI was done by one of the country’s leading artist’s of the time; Leydendecker. The poster depicts two U.S. Marines on a tropic island in full uniform; one in prone position with binoculars, the other with signal flag signaling two warships in the harbor. This color lithographed image is flanked on either side with photographic reproductions of various Marine activities including sports, fighting, training, etc., “U.S. MARINES, SOLDIERS OF THE SEA. FOR FULL INFORMATION APPLY RECRUITING STATION”. SIZE: 30”w x 40”h. CONDITION: Some wrinkling with some soiling and staining along the margins. Also with some surface loss in the lithograph image, particularly near the legs and feet of the Marines. A scarce poster. 4-38102 JJ (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1377	$920.00	VERY SCARCE EARLY U.S. MARINE POSTER. This large, graphic Marine poster from the era of WWI was done by one of the country’s leading artist’s of the time; Leydendecker. The poster depicts two U.S. Marines on a tropic island in full uniform; one in prone position with binoculars, the other with signal flag signaling two warships in the harbor. This color lithographed image is flanked on either side with photographic reproductions of various Marine activities including sports, fighting, training, etc., “U.S. MARINES, SOLDIERS OF THE SEA. FOR FULL INFORMATION APPLY RECRUITING STATION”. SIZE: 30”w x 40”h. CONDITION: Some wrinkling with some soiling and staining along the margins. Also with some surface loss in the lithograph image, particularly near the legs and feet of the Marines. A scarce poster. 4-38102 JJ (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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