Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 33

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

World War 1

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 393		America's World War I Heroes. Six items: Autograph Letter Signed by William H. Johnston, signatures of James Harbord, C. E. Rosendahl, Hunter Ligget, and Robert Lee Bullard on various size cards, and the Seattle Daily Times Armistice Extra Edition. Johnston's brief letter outlines his feelings about his military success ("…I was lucky, lasted longer than some, served forty two years on the active list…"). Conditions range from very good to fine. A lot of America's World War I commanders and a newspaper celebrating their triumph over "Kaiserdom." Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Unsold
Lot 394		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 $200 - 300. Theofiles 181. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $180
Lot 395		Foringer "Make Our American Red Cross…The Greatest Mother in the World". 1919. Size: 19½ x 30 in. One 2½ in. line of discoloration across top of poster, one 2 in. tear up from bottom edge, minor chips in edge. Strong image, beautiful colors, very good condition. Foringer's "Greatest Mother" image uses shades of both the Madonna and Child and the Pietà iconography to draw the viewer in and create the greatest impact. A very successful advertising motif, the "Greatest Mother" turned up in several Red Cross posters during both World Wars. Estimated Value $50 - 100. View details	Realized $29
Lot 396		Lace Handkerchief Celebrating the End of World War I. Off-white handkerchief, 13"x13", with needlepoint at upper left saying "Souvenir de France" in white thread and the year "1919" in a variety of colors, each number representing the colors of the flag of one of the Allies. Framed to 16¼"x16¼". Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold