Lot 569
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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