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WWII Patriotic Posters Group [190248]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:160.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
WWII Patriotic Posters Group [190248]
SOLD
350.00USDto 8*************e+ buyer's premium (87.50)
This item SOLD at 2024 Nov 22 @ 12:42UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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Lot of (4) WWII color posters, based on the "Loose Lips Sink Ships" premise. Various displays, various sizes, all folded. Uncle Sam admonishes silence, "Don't Discuss: Troop Movements, Ship Sailings, War Equipment." Measures 20" x 28". Along the same premise, art poster shows a coiled Rattlesnake with blood dripping from its fangs and mouth, stating "Less Dangerous Than Careless Talk." Also measures 20" x 28". Outside leaf lists the Artist, Al Dorne and his list of incredible self-taught artworks. 1942 poster shows a Sailor at a porthole, lists "If you talk too much/THIS MAN MAY DIE." Measures 11" x 20". Final piece is a "WANTED" poster. B&W Photo is of a pretty young woman, captioned "WANTED FOR MURDER /Her careless talk cost lives." Measure 20" x 28". As on the previous poster, the outside leaf lists the Photographer, Victor Keppler and his accomplishments. This particular poster was mailed, with addressee and return promently listed. There is a fold tear on the upper section of this poster also. All (4) pieces are in very good to excellent condition, with typical age-wear at folds. Very historic group. [