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Books etc. - WWI Posters, History, Theology
9:00 AM PT - Nov 9th, 2008

 

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1429 Danby Road

Ithaca, NY 14850-6071
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Lot 1226 save

TO KEEP OUR LAND SECURE War Bonds Family Scene

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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. A brightly-colored poster depicts a family scene in the country. A young mother in a pink dress stands on a porch reading a letter, while holding an infant in her other arm. Her pig-tailed daughter peers at the letter, and her son listens attentively while looking out at the lush green landscape beyond. The family dog lies at their feet.

Title: To Keep Our Land Secure
Artist: NA
Printer: Abbott Laboratories
Year: c1918
Dimensions: 11" by 15.5"

Condition/Details: Additional main body text includes: Buy War Bonds Additional margin text includes: As a contribution to the Treasury's Schools-At-War Program This bright, vivid poster shows beautifully and has some light creasing and wear concentrated at the edges. The letter "B" of the initial word appears to have penciling. This poster has never been folded, nor has it ever been 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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