LARGE WORLD WAR I ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTWORK FOR WAR SAVINGS STAMPS.

LARGE WORLD WAR I ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTWORK FOR WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. This is the original artwork for a large poster produced during the 1st World War to stimulate the purchase of War savings stamps. In patriotic red, white and blue colors, it depicts a figure of Uncle Sam with rifle on shoulder and a hand patting his back, initial W.S.S. “for War savings stamps”. The work is initialed just beneath Uncle Sam’s coat “WHW” for William Henry Walker. This is an outstanding original piece of artwork, originally made serving as a proto-type or perhaps the printers proof for the printing of these patriotic posters during the War. Collecting of the genuine period WWI posters are now very popular, this however, is the original artwork and far rarer than a normal printed poster. White mat around outside edge fitted with a thin piece of plexi-glass to protect it, all laid on a styrofoam backing. SIZE: Image alone – 20″ W x 283/4″ H, including mat – 32″ W x 40 H. CONDITION: The image has some old staining, the most of which is near the top in the text (get behind Uncle Sam). There is also some faint staining in the lower background, some slight foxing and overall toning of the paper, otherwise generally good. 4-39079 JJ2 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2386	$0.00	LARGE WORLD WAR I ORIGINAL WATERCOLOR ARTWORK FOR WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. This is the original artwork for a large poster produced during the 1st World War to stimulate the purchase of War savings stamps. In patriotic red, white and blue colors, it depicts a figure of Uncle Sam with rifle on shoulder and a hand patting his back, initial W.S.S. “for War savings stamps”. The work is initialed just beneath Uncle Sam’s coat “WHW” for William Henry Walker. This is an outstanding original piece of artwork, originally made serving as a proto-type or perhaps the printers proof for the printing of these patriotic posters during the War. Collecting of the genuine period WWI posters are now very popular, this however, is the original artwork and far rarer than a normal printed poster. White mat around outside edge fitted with a thin piece of plexi-glass to protect it, all laid on a styrofoam backing. SIZE: Image alone – 20″ W x 283/4″ H, including mat – 32″ W x 40 H. CONDITION: The image has some old staining, the most of which is near the top in the text (get behind Uncle Sam). There is also some faint staining in the lower background, some slight foxing and overall toning of the paper, otherwise generally good. 4-39079 JJ2 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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