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Ricard JOURNEE DE PARIS Collecting War Operations

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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 young Parisian mother cradles her baby in one arm, while she streches out the other, holding a tin can, hoping to receive alms. Her dress becomes a flowing robe,in which young children take refuge. The City Hall of Paris is visible in the background, while at the bottom there is an image of a war-ravaged countryside.

Title: Journee de Paris
Artist: G. Ricard
Printer: Devambez Gr. Paris
Year: c1918
Dimensions: 31.5" by 47.5"

Condition/Details: Additional main body text includes: 14 Juillet 1915 au profit des oeuvres de guerre de l'Hotel-de-Ville pour les combattants, les blesses, les convalescents, les mutiles, les refugies, les prissonniers. Additional margin text includes: A.F.F.W. Comite de Boston, U.S.A. This bright, vivid poster shows beautifully and has some light creasing and wear concentrated at the edges. This poster has been folded. It has not 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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