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BACK UP YOUR BOYS War Savings Stamps Multi-Panel

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This massive 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. This lot includes twelve panels which piece together to form a huge single poster that offers a striking image of an artillery company ready for action, as a red and black sky looms in the background. We have photographed each panel and displayed them in order, to reveal the complete image. This is one of two of these stunning multi-panel pieces that we are offering during this auction - also see lot #1440.

Title: Back Up Your Boys
Artist: Latham (name is encapsulated in a shield-format logo)
Printer: United Advertising Corporation
Year: c1918
Dimensions: each of the 12 panels measures approximately 40" by 55", giving the poster a total size of approximately 20 feet by nine feet

Condition/Details: Additional main body text includes: Buy War Savings Stamps Every Week. United States Government Pays You 4% Interest (on a flag-themed shield immediately in front of image of soldiers) At all Post Offices - Banks - Etc. Additional margin text includes: NA This bright, vivid poster shows beautifully with no apparent fading to the colors. The individual panels have some scattered age/wear/loss, concentrated at the edges and folds. This poster has never been taped or pinned. Truly a remarkable find in this condition. This is the second multi-panel poster being offered at this auction (see lot #440 for the first)The shipping cost (within the lower 48 states) will be: $12.50

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