[WORLD WAR I]. A group of 6 propaganda posters, comprising:
Sale 1096 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
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Nov 11, 2022
Lots Close
Nov 21, 2022
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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$250
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Lot Description
[WORLD WAR I]. A group of 6 propaganda posters, comprising:
RIESENBERG, Sidney H., artist. Civilians / When We Go Through This We Need All the Help and Comfort You Can Give Me. New York: Graviere, Inc., 1918. With the following printed in lower margin, "The Jewish Welfare Board, United War Work Campaign - Week of November 11 1918" (loss to lower right edge, additional tears to edges). -- RICE, Burton, artist. See Him Through. Help Us To Help the Boys. National Catholic War Council / Knights of Columbus, 1918. With "United War Work Campaign - Week of November 11-1918" printed in lower margin (some chipping, minor areas of loss to edges). -- SHERIDAN, artist. -- "Hey Fellows!" Your Money Brings the Book, We Need When We Want It. New York: American Lithographic Co., 1918. With "American Library Association/United War Work Campaign - Week of November 11-1918," printed in lower margin (tears, chipping, and some creasing to edges).
[With:] FLAGG, James Montgomery, artist. Boys and Girls! You can help your Uncle Sam Win the War. New York: American Lithographic Co., 1918. With "Save your Quarters / Buy War Savings Stamps" printed in lower margin (6 in. tear extending from bottom edge upward, creasing and wear to edges). -- YMCA / United War Work Campaign / November 11-18, 1918.
Poster featuring portrait of General Pershing with a quote from him underneath, commending the YMCA for its services and appealing for additional financial support (chipping, some areas of loss to edges). -- Connazionali! Italian poster calling for Italian Americans to buy war bonds (significant edge and corner wear, including several areas of loss).
Together, 6 posters, ranging in size from approx. 20 x 30 in. to 28 x 39 in. Conditions vary, though many feature significant ripping, tearing, and paper loss throughout.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Property sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund of the Buffalo Bill Cody Center of the West
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