|
Sale 30
Manuscript and Collectibles Auction
| Lot |
Photo |
Description |
Realized |
Lot 1210 |
|
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 $100 - 150.
View details
| Unsold |
Lot 1211 |
 |
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 $75 - 100.
View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
Lot 1212 |
 |
Leyendecker "Get in the Game With Uncle Sam". Ca 1917 Size: 19 x 25 in., matted and ready for framing. On linen. Printer: Publicity Committee, Citizens Preparedness Association, from a Collier's and Sons image copyrighted 1917. Minor, uniform fading; four repaired tears; paper is slightly toned. This rare poster is in very good condition.
An uncommon poster, with a marriage of two great American images -- Baseball and Uncle Sam. A determined Uncle Sam has rolled up his sleeves and stepped up to the plate, ready to hit one out of the park for the home team -- what could be more American? "Get in the Game with Uncle Sam" appealed to the patriotism of the general population and was applicable to recruitment, conservation, loan campaigns and general morale -- making it a very effective tool. We have not found this poster available from other sources and are delighted to offer such a wonderful specimen.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,200.
View details and enlarged photo
| Realized
$1,150 |
Lot 1213 |
 |
Poster Inspired By the Sinking of the Llandovery Castle. World War I poster by an anonymous artist., possibly Canadian, headed "Victory Bonds Will Help Stop This," 36 x 24 in. At the bottom is "Kultur vs. Humanity." Soft creasing and overall toning; numerous marginal chips and a 3 in. tear at lower edge; both bottom corners are missing. The poster commemorates the sinking of the ship Llandovery Castle by a German torpedo on the night of June 27, 1918; 14 Canadian Red Cross nurses were killed, as well as most of the crew and passengers, when the ship's lifeboats were repeatedly run over and fired at by the Germans. As a result of international outrage over the incident, the U-boat's officers faced a war-crimes trial in 1921.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
View details and enlarged photo
| Realized
$144 |
Lot 1214 |
 |
World War I Maps Showing Operations of the 37th Division. Eight maps, each 34 x 22 in., compiled by the Historical Committee, 37th Division, June 1929, showing the operations of the 37th Division in World War I. Locations of German troops are also indicated. The eight maps are: "France and Belgium," showing the route the 37th Division took in those countries and where they engaged in battles; "Bourmont Billeting Area, July 12th to July 21st, 1918"; "Baccarat-Sector, Aug. 4th to Sept. 15th, 1918"; "Avocourt-Sector, Sept. 22nd to Sept. 26th, 1918"; "Meuse-Argonne Offensive, September 26th to Oct. 1st, 1918"; "St. Mihiel Sector, Oct. 8th to Oct. 16th, 1918"; "Operations of 37th and 91st Divisions in Belgium Oct. 30 to Nov. 11, 1918"; "Saint Mihiel Operation 62nd Artillery Brigade, 37th Division Nov. 1st to Nov. 11th, 1918"; and "Travels of the 37th Division in Belgium Oct. 25, 1918 to Jan. 15, 1919." Light toning and a few edge splits, else fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
View details and enlarged photo
| Unsold |
|
|