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Green MY SOLDIER Prayer Now I Lay Me War Stamps

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This original World War One poster is part of a large collection we are selling during this auction. The posters in this group have been carefully stored for the past century and form an impressive, unique collection. Browse other lots in this auction to view more pieces - buy more than one item and save on shipping. An oval containing a kneeling child praying in her mother's lap just before going to bed is encased in a red, white and blue banner with title above and text beneath it.

Title: My Soldier
Artist: H. H. Green
Printer: Matthews - Northrop Works, Buffalo, Cleveland, and NY
Year: c1918
Dimensions: 28" by 42"

Condition/Details: Additional main body text includes: Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my soul to keep God bless my brother gone to war Across the seas, in France, so far. Oh, may his fight for Liberty save millions more than little me from cruel fates or ruthless blast, - and bring him safely home at last. How can you help? WSS SAVE WSS Buy war stamps - keep on buying Additional margin text includes: notes This bright, vivid poster shows beautifully and has some light creasing and wear concentrated at the edges. This poster has never been folded. It has been both taped or pinned. Truly a remarkable find in this condition.The shipping cost (within the lower 48 states) will be: $8.50

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