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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 1325 save

J.L.R. TO THE FIREMAN Coal Industry Mines Interio

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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. The American Flag, hanging in its glory with the U.S. Capital in the bottom background, bathed in the appearance of rays of sun breaking through the clouds.

Title: To The Fireman
Artist: J.L.R.
Printer: The Andrew B. Graham Co. Lith. Wash. DC
Year: c1918
Dimensions: 19" by 24.25"

Condition/Details: Additional main body text includes: The Man / With The Shovel / controls the / wise use of Coal. / The Country needs / his skill to prevent / waste of fuel / required to keep / us warm and to / turn the wheels / of industry that / shall command / Victory. Department of the Interior / Franklin K. Lane, Secretary / Bureau of Mines / Van H. Manning, Director. Additional margin text includes: notes This bright, vivid poster shows beautifully and has some light creasing and wear concentrated at the edges The right side has some buckling.. 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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