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7 LARGE WWI POSTERS & 1 LARGE PHOTOGRAPH.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
7 LARGE WWI POSTERS & 1 LARGE PHOTOGRAPH.

100% Of consignor proceeds from this lot will be donated to American Legion Post 202 of Topsham, Maine.
1) This framed poster measures approx. 26 1/2" x 23". The poster depicts a Red Cross nurse w/ her right hand outstretched & American soldiers marching in the background. Poster appears to be mounted on a board & has losses.
2) This poster measures approx. 36" x 24". The poster depicts the Prince of Wales w/ his flag in the background. The poster reads, “I HOPE EVERY CITY AND DISTRICT WILL WIN MY FLAG H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES LET US WIN THE PRINCE OF WALE’S FLAG VICTORY LOAN 1919”.
3) This framed poster measures approx. 34 1/2" x 48 1/2". The poster depicts marching men w/ the Allied flags running over the Kaiser who is holding a broken sword. The poster reads, “L’EMPRUNT DE LA LIBERATION”. Poster shows significant wear & staining.
4) This framed poster measures approx. 44 1/2" x 30 1/2". The poster depicts a giant Red Cross nurse holding a soldier in stretcher. The poster reads, “The Greatest Mother in the World Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Dec. 16-23rd”. Poster shows stains & has a few tears.
5) This framed poster measures approx. 51" x 34". The poster depicts French troops marching w/ an officer observing. The poster reads, “pour le dernier quart d’ heure.., aidez. moi!.. LES SOUSCRIPTIONS A L’EMPRUNT NATIONAL SONT RECUES A LA BANQUE NATIONALE DE CREDIT”.
6) This framed poster measures approx. 44 1/2" x 30". The poster depicts a soldier, sailor & marine. Poster reads, “KEEP ‘EM SMILING! HELP WAR CAMP COMMUNITY SERVICE MORAL IS WINNING THE WAR”. Poster is mounted to board & has insect damage around the edges.
7) This framed poster measures approx. 32 1/2" x 23 1/2". The poster depicts Liberty walking w/ an American flag in her left hand & a red cross in her right hand. The poster reads, “CROIX ROUGE AMERICAINI L’AMITIE DES ETATS UNIS”. Poster has insect damage.
8) This framed, enlarged photograph measures approx. 32" x 45". It depicts French forces pushing trucks in mud. Photo has a stained right edge. CONDITION: posters generally show moderate to heavy wear w/ insect damage & tears. Damage is also noted above. (02-15517/BF). $300-400.