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Sale 12
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
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Lot 554 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 555 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 556 |
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Smith "Complete Your Education…" Ca. 1917. Size: 19 x 29". Printed for the Student Nurse Recruiting Movement. Some soil in margins, soft horizontal creases, handful of tiny tears in margins, one 1" tear at top edge. Good condition.
"Complete your education then come with me I lead to world wide opportunity" appeals to America's young women to join the nursing corps and the Red Cross as a means to expand their horizons rather than just face the War. It is interesting to note that nowhere in the poster is the War mentioned or pictured.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Realized
$75 |
Lot 557 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 558 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 559 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 560 |
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Whitehead "Mine More Coal". 1918. Size: 20 x 30. Printer: Edwards & Deutsch, Chicago, "No. 6" printed at bottom left corner. One 4½" and one 3½" tears from top edge, top right corner missing, 11½" clean tear from bottom edge, 2½" tear with minor paper loss at bottom edge, a few minor chips at bottom edge. The colors remain very bright, like new, and the tears would be easily repaired.
Conservation efforts are here portrayed with the same degree of importance as efforts in the foxholes (which, in fact, they ultimately were).
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
Theofiles 103.
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| Realized
$46 |
Lot 561 |
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Anon. "And They Thought We Couldn't Fight". 1918. Size: 20 x 30". Printer: Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, "5-CC" printed at bottom left corner. Minor abrasions near bottom edge. Bold, brilliant color, very good to fine condition.
A Victory Liberty Loan poster emphasizing the image of American soldiers bloody but unbowed also serves to remind the American public that doughboys were still in Europe and needed the financial support of citizens.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
Theofiles 170.
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| Realized
$207 |
Lot 562 |
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Anon. "And They Thought We Couldn't Fight". Identical to the poster above. Chips along bottom margin.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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| Realized
$75 |
Lot 563 |
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Ashe "Lend the way they Fight / Buy Bonds to your Utmost". Ca. 1918. Size: 27½ x 41½". Printer: W.F. Powers Co., New York, "F-207" printed at bottom left. Diagonal soft crease at bottom right corner; top left corner has minor paper loss primarily at margins, one 1¼" chip into poster; 4" tear at top edge; soft creases and small chips at all margins. Brilliant colors, good condition.
A tattered, heroic doughboy flings a grenade into a foxhole as enemy soldiers huddle below. The heroic actions of Sargeant York and the American ideal of fighting to the bitter end fueled the production of images like the one offered here. Using the example of soldiers giving their all to stimulate efforts at home was an effective tactic and used frequently during various loan drives.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Theofiles Plate C9.
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| Realized
$92 |
Lot 564 |
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Baldridge "The A.E.F. to the President: If the folks back home…" 1918. Size: 20 x 30". Printer: Robert Gair Company, New York, "F.309" printed at lower left. Soft creasing at top quarter with one 2" tear at top edge, one ½" chip at left edge, four small chips at bottom edge, one ½" discolored area by soldier's shoulder. Good colors, very good condition.
LeRoy Baldridge was an early Field Service volunteer and artist. His portraits and their "from the trenches" captions were popular posters and reminded the people back home of the hardships faced by the Expeditionary Forces. This particular poster shows the soldiers ready to sacrifice their pay for the Fourth Liberty Loan.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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| Realized
$75 |
Lot 565 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 566 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 567 |
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Christy "Americans All!" 1919. Size: 26¾ x 40", on acid-free mat and framed to 29 x 42". Printer: Forbes, Boston, "4--C" printed at bottom left corner. Very tip of top left corner missing, torn pinhole at top right corner, three tears at top edge (¼", 1", 1"), a few very small nicks and chips at right edge, one 3" tear at bottom right disappears at edge (may have repair on verso), two pinholes in each bottom corner. Not examined out of frame, but the colors are bright and true and the poster appears to be in very good condition.
In this poster for the Victory Liberty Loan, a glowing Liberty holds a laurel wreath to symbolize victory for the people of many ethnic backgrounds named on the "Honor Roll".
The Victory Liberty Loan, which opened more than five months after World War I ended, was a necessary result of the continuing obligation of the American government to the welfare of the two million American soldiers still in Europe and other outstanding commitments. Appealing to patriotism and satisfaction with victory, and emphasizing the fact that soldiers and sailors were still "over there", the advertising of this campaign reminded Americans there was still work to be done. Although there was general concern over the willingness of the American people to participate in yet another drive, particularly with the War at an end, almost 12 million people subscribed and the goal of the Loan was met.
Estimated Value $550 - 650.
Theofiles 172.
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| Realized
$863 |
Lot 568 |
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Christy "Clear The Way!! Buy Bonds". 1918 Size: 20 x 30", on acid-free mat and framed to 23 x 33¼". Printer: Forbes, Boston, "10--B" printed at bottom left. Faint creasing at top and bottom edges, one very small tear at bottom edge, interesting ink at top edge from poor separation on the print run. Very good to fine condition and a red frame accenting the image make for a very desirable piece.
The largest of the Liberty Loan Campaigns, the Fourth faced major obstacles, most notable of which were the German government's tentative peace overtures and the influenza epidemic spreading across the country. The apparent weakness of the German government and the lack of information about the severity of conditions at the front meant there was a lesser sense of urgency among the civilian population and the prohibition on public gatherings and rallies blocked the most effective means of fund-raising. In spite of these hindrances, the planners rolled ahead and aggressively campaigned, relying on attractions like the War Exposition (displays and mock battles) in cities where gatherings were permitted and door-to-door campaigns in more restricted areas. The drive was ultimately successful and almost $7,000,000,000 raised.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
Theofiles 167.
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| Realized
$604 |
Lot 569 |
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Christy "Fight or Buy Bonds". 1917. Size: 20 x 30", on acid-free mat and framed to 22 x 32". Printer: Forbes, Boston, "3A" printed at bottom left corner. One horizontal and one vertical crease with ¾" long edge separation at bottom, one 1" tear at left edge is almost invisible and may be repaired on verso, 2" area of creasing at bottom left corner with a ¼" tear, minor amount of abrasion at right edge (less than 1/16" into poster), small abrasion at top right corner. Not examined out of frame, but appears to be in very good condition.
For The Third Liberty Loan, a typical Christy beauty draped in white waves an American flag while gesturing to the troops marching off to the side (Christy's technique suggests wave upon wave of American soldiers). With a simple declarative sentence and a striking image, this poster is incredibly effective.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Theofiles 156.
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| Realized
$719 |
Lot 570 |
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DeLand "Before Sunset…" 1917. Size: 20 x 30". Printer: Sackett & Wilhelms, New York, "No. 2" printed at bottom left. Pinholes at four corners, one 10" horizontal crease in bottom third of poster, chips at top left corner, minor toning and foxing. Good colors, good to very good condition.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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| Realized
$184 |
Lot 571 |
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Withdrawn
| Unsold |
Lot 572 |
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Dewey "Our Daddy is Fighting at the Front…" Identical to poster above. Pinholes in four corners, one 2 x 3" area of light discoloration at top edge, penciled baton in the boy's hand and a speech bubble by his mouth, one minor chip at right edge.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
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| Realized
$75 |
Lot 573 |
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Flagg "I Am Telling You". 1918 Size: 20 x 30", matted and framed to 24¼ x 34¼". Printer: not noted. Faint, minor creasing scattered throughout; one noticeable crease at bottom edge; moderate, uniform fading. Fading is the primarily flaw, else very good condition.
Flagg's Uncle Sam is used here to promote the War Savings Stamps effort of 1918. Although the Third Liberty Loan had been a successful campaign, the almost four months between that drive and the next meant that U.S. resources were being stretched to the limit. In an effort to replenish military coffers and to promote saving rather than consumption on the part of the remaining workforce -- many of whom had disposable income for the first time in many years -- the government embarked on a plan designed to appeal to the whole population, regardless of income. With a focused appeal to children, women and immigrant populations, the message that a little extra thrift and a handful of quarters would help the war effort was an effective one and the W.S.S. program earned more than a billion dollars.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
Theofiles 181.
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| Realized
$150 |
Lot 574 |
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Lot 575 |
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Leyendecker "Third Liberty Loan Campaign / Boy Scouts of America". 1918 Size: 20 x 30", matted and framed to 22 x 32¼". Printer: American Lithographic Company, New York. One horizontal and one vertical fold, ½" tear at left edge, incidental soil at top of vertical crease, minor uniform fading, not examined out of frame but appears to be in near fine condition.
The Third Liberty Loan stands out for several reasons, including its opening day -- the first anniversary of the declaration of war. In addition to the starting date, vigorous stumping and new motivational tools helped drive the campaign: the newly established War Train, exhibiting artifacts from the front and captured trophies, earned over $1,000,000 (it was so successful, it was repeated in larger scale during the next campaign) and President Wilson set the tone for the nation by buying a $50 bond in spite of being over-extended from the two previous campaigns, while urging all Americans to do the same. In less than one month the Third Liberty Loan Campaign exceeded its $3,000,000,000 goal.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
Theofiles 146.
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| Realized
$380 |
Lot 576 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 577 |
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| Unsold |
Lot 578 |
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Lot 579 |
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Riesenberg "Over The Top for You". 1918. Size: 20 x 30. Printer: Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. Three inch "L" shaped tear at caption, soft wrinkles and minor chips at bottom, 2" tear at top edge, small tear at collar of soldier's uniform. Brilliant color, very good condition.
A heroic image for the Third Liberty Loan, fitting for the campaign that was successful with the war exhibit train.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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| Realized
$63 |
Lot 580 |
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Triedler "Have You Bought Your Bond?". 1917. Size: 21 x 26". Margins have toned, chips from all margins -- paper loss noticeably worse at to right margin, unfortunate probable ink bleed from an item it lay on at one point has left a 5 x 3" area of scattered discoloration at top right corner. This poster usually had another line at the bottom "Subscriptions Received Here". Fair condition.
America's first Liberty Loan was an immediate success and on its closing day, with its $2,000,000,000 goal surpassed, the director proclaimed it a "genuine triumph for democracy. It is the unmistakeable expressino of America's determination to carry this war…to a swift and successful conclusion." The three primary posters for the loan campaign utilized the image of the Statue of Liberty to deliniate the difference between America's democracy and European autocracy to great effect. The poster offered here is likely the first Liberty Loan image produced.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Theofiles 123.
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| Realized
$92 |
Lot 581 |
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Christy "Gee!! I Wish I Were A Man". 1917 Size: 26 x 40", on acid-free mat and framed to 31¼ x 45¼". Printer: not indicated. Minor, uniform fading; one horizontal crease across poster; minor creasing/wrinkling at top edge and sides, a bit more at bottom edge; one small (1") tear at bottom edge; not examined extensively out of frame, but appears to be in very good (almost fine) condition. "Gee!! I wish I were a Man" recently realized over $1300 at auction and the poster offered here is in similar condition.
"Be A Man And Do It" at "1003 Main Street, Hartford"…if the sassy miss pictured here can't join the Navy, surely some big, strong man will do it on her behalf. Actually, the lass pictured here DID join the Navy: the story goes that Bernice Smith, the model for this poster, had announced her desire to join the Navy in exactly the terms stated on the poster -- Christy overheard her and promptly painted her in sailor's blues. Ten days after she was painted, Smith enlisted in the Navy, serving as a yeoman for three years (the Navy rejected her enlistment for World War II on the basis of age and the patriotic Smith joined the Army).
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
Theofiles 46.
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| Realized
$1,265 |
Lot 582 |
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Christy "I Want You For The Navy". 1917. Size: 26¾ x 40", on acid-free mat and framed to 29 x 42". Printer: Forbes, Boston. One horizontal fold; minor wrinkling and creasing around edges, a handful of minor creases with minor color loss in hat and uniform; 1" tear at top edge. Would benefit greatly from re-mounting, but the color is wonderful and the overall condition is very good to fine.
The "Christy Girl" featured in this poster, Helen O'Neill, was a civilian employee of the Navy who enlisted as soon as women were permitted. When women reservists were allowed in the Marine Corps, O'Neill transferred and became Deputy Director of the Women Marines, eventually retiring as a lieutenant colonel. A great piece in super condition with an interesting background! Who could ask for more?
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
Theofiles Plate C3.
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| Realized
$1,150 |
Lot 583 |
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Christy "If You Want To Fight! Join The Marines". 1915/1918(?) Size: 30 x 40", matted to 32½ x 42½". Printer: not indicated. Three horizontal and one vertical crease, minor wrinkling at right and left edges, three very small chips out of top edge, uniform fading overall, faint adhesive residue visible at bottom through sheet, nick at right edge next to "Fight", 1" tear in white field over horizontal crease. This is wonderful example of a scarce poster and is in very good condition.
The jaunty pose of Christy's heroine and the Marines gathering in the background back up the aggressive message of this poster. Using sex to rile up the machismo of eligible recruits was definitely a wise move and possibly the reason there are not very many examples of this poster available.
Estimated Value $900-UP.
Theofiles 66.
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| Realized
$1,150 |
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