LOT OF THREE ORIGINAL PEN, INK AND ARTIST’S CRAYON & THE COMPLETE FILE OF THE STARS AND STRIPES BOOK 1918-1919.

LOT OF THREE ORIGINAL PEN, INK AND ARTIST’S CRAYON & THE COMPLETE FILE OF THE STARS AND STRIPES BOOK 1918-1919. 1) Extremely rare and historically important original art for “Pvt. Treptow’s Pledge” by the foremost W.W.I War Correspondent / Artist, C. LeRoy Baldridge, U.S. Army Private, Infantryman, who illustrated for the military newspaper “Stars & Stripes”. In France, near the front lines in September of 1918, Baldridge completed this illustration which reads as follows: PVT. TREPTOW’S PLEDGE: Private Treptow was a battalion runner the day last month that the Yanks crossed the Oureg. He had almost reached his goal when a machine gun dropped him. In a pocket of his blouse, they found his diary. On it’s first page he had written something that many a man has since copied. It was this: “American shall win the war; Therefore I will work, I will save, will sacrifice, will endure, fight cheerfully and do my utmost, the whole issue of the struggle depended on me alone”. Treptow had called this “My Pledge” and thereto he had subscribed his name. Private Treptow has given his life that “American shall win the war”. You who are not called upon to die – Subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan. This is the most famous and, historically, most important among the military ranks that it almost became a part of the U.C.M.J. – Uniform Code of Military Justice. It has been quoted in part in Inaugural speeches by President’s Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Reagan. Truly a museum piece. SIZE: 26 1/2″ x 23″. CONDITION: Very good, minor spotting and stains. 2) Original W.W.I poster of Pvt. Treptow’s Pledge – Original Issue. 1918. Fourth Liberty Loan. Printed and donated by Robert Gair Company, Brooklyn, New York. SIZE: 30″ x 30″. CONDITION: Good with repairs from the backside of top border and backside lower lettering Fourth Liberty Loan. Backside repair to 4″ tear on left side and 2″ tear on right side. 3) New York Times 1st Publication of Pvt. Treptow’s Pledge issued as a poster supplement on October 16, 1918. SIZE: 22 3/4″ x 17 3/4″. CONDITION: Overall very good with basic newspaper browning. 1/2″ circular and oval tears on both lower left and right corner. 4.) The Complete File of the Stars and Stripes Book. Printed in France From February 8th, 1918 to June 13, 1919. National Tribune Corporation Washington D. C. SIZE: 21-1/4″ x 16″ wide. 1-27480 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2001

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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	91	$5,750.00	LOT OF THREE ORIGINAL PEN, INK AND ARTIST’S CRAYON & THE COMPLETE FILE OF THE STARS AND STRIPES BOOK 1918-1919. 1) Extremely rare and historically important original art for “Pvt. Treptow’s Pledge” by the foremost W.W.I War Correspondent / Artist, C. LeRoy Baldridge, U.S. Army Private, Infantryman, who illustrated for the military newspaper “Stars & Stripes”. In France, near the front lines in September of 1918, Baldridge completed this illustration which reads as follows: PVT. TREPTOW’S PLEDGE: Private Treptow was a battalion runner the day last month that the Yanks crossed the Oureg. He had almost reached his goal when a machine gun dropped him. In a pocket of his blouse, they found his diary. On it’s first page he had written something that many a man has since copied. It was this: “American shall win the war; Therefore I will work, I will save, will sacrifice, will endure, fight cheerfully and do my utmost, the whole issue of the struggle depended on me alone”. Treptow had called this “My Pledge” and thereto he had subscribed his name. Private Treptow has given his life that “American shall win the war”. You who are not called upon to die – Subscribe to the Fourth Liberty Loan. This is the most famous and, historically, most important among the military ranks that it almost became a part of the U.C.M.J. – Uniform Code of Military Justice. It has been quoted in part in Inaugural speeches by President’s Roosevelt, Eisenhower and Reagan. Truly a museum piece. SIZE: 26 1/2″ x 23″. CONDITION: Very good, minor spotting and stains. 2) Original W.W.I poster of Pvt. Treptow’s Pledge – Original Issue. 1918. Fourth Liberty Loan. Printed and donated by Robert Gair Company, Brooklyn, New York. SIZE: 30″ x 30″. CONDITION: Good with repairs from the backside of top border and backside lower lettering Fourth Liberty Loan. Backside repair to 4″ tear on left side and 2″ tear on right side. 3) New York Times 1st Publication of Pvt. Treptow’s Pledge issued as a poster supplement on October 16, 1918. SIZE: 22 3/4″ x 17 3/4″. CONDITION: Overall very good with basic newspaper browning. 1/2″ circular and oval tears on both lower left and right corner. 4.) The Complete File of the Stars and Stripes Book. Printed in France From February 8th, 1918 to June 13, 1919. National Tribune Corporation Washington D. C. SIZE: 21-1/4″ x 16″ wide. 1-27480 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2001 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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