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Vintage Posters: featuring the Collection of Michael Corsi

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In addition to classic designs by Cappiello and Cassandre, our summer auction of vintage posters will feature an array of posters in travel, music, movies, politics, war and propaganda, magic and theater, sports, advertising, and counterculture. Highlights in various genres have been drawn from Michael Corsi's Poster Art collection.
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Lot 185

Group of Approximately 25 US WWII Rationing Posters. 1942-1945. Washington: US Government Printing Office. 

Estimate: $600 - $800
Current Bid
$300

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Group of Approximately 25 US WWII Rationing Posters. 1942-1945. Washington: US Government Printing Office.  Including: 

Where our men are fighting OUR FOOD IS FIGHTING / Buy Wisely - Cook Carefully - Store carefully - Use leftovers. 1943. Washington: US Government Printing Office. Paper. 28 x 22".

Wanted For Victory / Waste Paper Old Rags Scrap Metals Old Rubber / Get in the Scrap.  1942. Washington: US Government Printing Office. Paper. 27 x 20 1/4". 

America needs your SCRAP RUBBER. 1942. Washington: US Government Printing Office. Paper. 28 1/2 x 20". 

I'll carry mine too! / Trucks and Tires Must Last Till Victory. 1943. Washington: US Government Printing Office. Paper. 28 x 22". 

Do with less - so they'll have enough! / Rationing Gives You Your Fair Share. 1943. Washington: US Government Printing Office. Paper. 28 x 22". 

Could this be you? / Don't Travel - Unless Your Trip Helps Win the War. 1945. Washington: US Government Printing Office. Paper. 26 x 18 1/4". 

Complete list available upon request. 

Condition

Chipping, toning, soiling, minor tears; corner pinholes, ownership markings, tape repairs. A/B-. Sold as-is. 

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