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Wilcox AMERICA'S "BOW OF PROMISE" Saving 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. A very colorful picture is presented over a square with double blue borders containing the main body of the poster text. The image shows a rainbow beginning and ending in a pot of gold sittin on a block bearing messages relating to the promotion of War Savings Stamps. Symbolic and everyday figures are to be found under the rainbow that itself contains the words "War-Savings Stamps". The dome of the U.S. congress is seen in the distance.

Title: America's "Bow of Promise"
Artist: Urquhart Wilcox
Printer: Matthews-Northrup Works, Buffalo, Cleveland, and New York
Year: c1918
Dimensions: 25" by 38"

Condition/Details: Additional main body text includes: After the flood, the rainbow appeared in the sky, and was taken by the people as a sign that the flood was over and would not destroy the earth - So we must create a Rainbow of Victory, in order to end was for all time and endow the world wiht lasting peace. You can help create the Rainbow of Victory and help your Government by buying WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. Make 1918 / The Greatest Year in History. 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 or pinned, a few tears have been taped across the top. Truly a remarkable find in this condition.The shipping cost (within the lower 48 states) will be: $8.50

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