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DESIGNERS UNKNOWN [VD / SYPHILIS AND GONORRHEA]. Two posters. Circa 1940.

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DESIGNERS UNKNOWN [VD / SYPHILIS AND GONORRHEA]. Two posters. Circa 1940.

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DESIGNERS UNKNOWN

[VD / SYPHILIS AND GONORRHEA]. Two posters. Circa 1940.

Each 20x14½ inches, 50¾x36¾ cm.
Condition varies, generally A- / B+: minor creases and abrasions at edges and along vertical and horizontal folds. Paper.

Includes She May Look Clean - But and Untreated Syphilis / Deadly as a Bullet.

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DESIGNERS UNKNOWN [VD / SYPHILIS AND GONORRHEA]. Two posters. Circa 1940.

Name: DESIGNERS UNKNOWN [VD / SYPHILIS AND GONORRHEA]. Two posters. Circa 1940.
SKU: 171640553
Price: 2400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $1,000

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Starting Price $500

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