Early 20th c., to include: A) Michael Whelan rare pre-WWI Army recruitment poster. Issued at the time of the Mexican-American Border War. 41″ x 30. Left margin shows old repairs. Small hole on left side. Some roughage to edges, minor foxing and staining. Unbacked in plastic sleeve. B) U.S. Marines: “First to Fight in France for Freedom”, Troy, NY. 40-1/4″ x 30-1/4″. Unbacked in plastic sleeve. Some roughage and foxing to left side. Minor tears and creases. Overall good condition. C) US Marines recruitment poster designed by Sidney Riesenberg. Tribune Building, Providence RI. Shows stain on left side, roughage to edges. Minor tears, minor loss at top. Unbacked in plastic sleeve. 40″ x 30″, in overall good condition. D) J.C. Leyendecker U.S. Marine recruiting poster, Tribune Building, Providence RI. 40-1/4″ x 28-1/4″. Unbacked in plastic sleeve. Some minor foxing and staining. Some minor roughage to edges, pinholes. Good color. Overall good condition.
Holiday Classic
Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at 10am
Lot# 452
SOLD: $1300
(4) WWI Recruitment Posters