Summer Poster Auction

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Join us for our next great summer poster auction on Friday, July 1st, featuring a wide selection of rare and desirable examples from both World Wars published in Germany, Great Britain and the United States. In addition we offer a fine selection of travel, music, and Americana posters.
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WWII PEARL HARBOR PAINTING218 - WWII PEARL HARBOR PAINTING
Fairhilll Auction
Original painting on artist board titled 'Remember Pearl Harbor' showing a young Red Cross nurse aiding an injured soldier while a Naval shi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (80.00 + 24.00BP) = 104.00
 
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THE M-1 DOES MY TALKING WWII POSTER219 - THE M-1 DOES MY TALKING WWII POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
The M-1 does MY talking! - Are you CAREFUL what YOU say or write?', artwork by Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer, (1897–1982), No. 32-4, U.S. Governm...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (420.00 + 126.00BP) = 546.00
 
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WWII TELL IT TO THE MARINES POSTER220 - WWII TELL IT TO THE MARINES POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster, 'If you must talk...Tell it to the Marines 1005 New Custom House 2nd & Chestnut Streets Phila.', MCPB 102726 7-10-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for (70.00 + 21.00BP) = 91.00
 
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WANTED FOR MURDER WWII POSTER221 - WANTED FOR MURDER WWII POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Wanted for Murder - Her Careless Talk Costs Lives', photographed by Victor Keppler, (1904-1987), Office of War Information, U.S. Government Prin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00 + 42.00BP) = 182.00
 
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WWII HE'S WATCHING YOU POSTER222 - WWII HE'S WATCHING YOU POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster, 'He's Watching You', artwork by Glenn Grohe, (1912-1956), Division of Information Office for Emergency Management,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (420.00 + 126.00BP) = 546.00
 
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IT MUST NEVER HAPPEN HERE POSTER223 - IT MUST NEVER HAPPEN HERE POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
It Must Never Happen Here', Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, Cleveland, circa 1943, 27.5 x 20.5 inches. Mailing folds, minor tea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00 + 165.00BP) = 715.00
 
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THIS IS THE ENEMY POSTER224 - THIS IS THE ENEMY POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
WWII bold propaganda poster 'This is the Enemy', OWI Poster No. 76, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943-O-533688, 28 x 20 inches. Mailing ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (160.00 + 48.00BP) = 208.00
 
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WWII DONT BLAB POSTER225 - WWII DONT BLAB POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Don't Blab! about Troops, Ships, War Production', circa 1945, 18.5 x 12.5 inches. Folds.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00 + 36.00BP) = 156.00
 
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WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER226 - WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
I need your skill in a WAR JOB!', artwork by James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), OWI Poster No. 25, US Government Printing Office, 1943-O-50268...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00 + 60.00BP) = 260.00
 
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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD POSTER227 - UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Hard Hitters on the Home Front', Union Pacific Railroad, 1944, 22.5 x 15.5 inches. Minor tears.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (180.00 + 54.00BP) = 234.00
 
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UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD POSTER228 - UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Freedom - Opportunity - Security - Keep 'Em Rolling', Union Pacific Railroad, circa 1942-1945, 22.5 x 15.5 inches. Minor water damage at top...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (90.00 + 27.00BP) = 117.00
 
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WWII UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD POSTER229 - WWII UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Only the Stars are Neutral - Keep 'Em Rolling', artwork by William A. Willmarths, (1898-?), quote by Quentin Reynolds, (1902-1965), Union Pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (320.00 + 96.00BP) = 416.00
 
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URGENT NOTICE FINAL PHASES OF WAR IN JAPAN POSTER230 - URGENT NOTICE FINAL PHASES OF WAR IN JAPAN POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Poster detailing anti-gossip procedures for the public to undertake while the final phases of war in Japan are being fought. Poster has printed signat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (120.00 + 36.00BP) = 156.00
 
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EVERY MAN, WOMAN, AND CHILD FDR WWII POSTER231 - EVERY MAN, WOMAN, AND CHILD FDR WWII POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Every man, woman, and child is a partner', quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt, War Production Board-M1, U.S. Government Printing Office 1942-453836,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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WWII THE ATLANTIC CHARTER232 - WWII THE ATLANTIC CHARTER
Fairhilll Auction
The Atlantic Charter', OWI Poster No. 50, US Government Printing Office, 1943-O-517133, 40 x 28 inches. Mailing folds. Very good.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (360.00 + 108.00BP) = 468.00
 
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US ARMY EISENHOWER RECRUITMENT POSTER233 - US ARMY EISENHOWER RECRUITMENT POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
The Regular Army Offers You One of the World's Best Jobs!', U.S. Army Recruiting Station, P-X-88 RPB-12-19-45 200M, 1945, 25 x 17 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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US ARMY RESERVE RECRUITMENT POSTER234 - US ARMY RESERVE RECRUITMENT POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Remaind with the Colors - Be a Modern Minute Man - Enlist in the Regular Army Reserve', artwork by Tom B. Woodburn, U.S. Army Recruiting Officer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00 + 15.00BP) = 65.00
 
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US WWII JAPANESE INTERNMENT ORDER235 - US WWII JAPANESE INTERNMENT ORDER
Fairhilll Auction
Rare WWII public announcement broadside, 14 x 22 inches, issued by the Western Defense Command and Fourth Army Wartime Civil Control Administration, P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00 + 150.00BP) = 650.00
 
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WE'LL TAKE CARE OF THE RISING SUN POSTER236 - WE'LL TAKE CARE OF THE RISING SUN POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
We'll Take Care of the Rising Sun - You Take Care of Rising Prices', Office of War Information, Office of Economic Stabilization, 1944, 22 x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00 + 36.00BP) = 156.00
 
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WE'VE STILL GOT A BIG JOB TO DO HOWARD SCOTT POSTER237 - WE'VE STILL GOT A BIG JOB TO DO HOWARD SCOTT POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster, 'Take it from me, Brother - We've still got a big job to do!', artwork by Howard Scott, (1921-1984), Official Navy...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00 + 15.00BP) = 65.00
 
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WHERE OUR MEN ARE FIGHTING, OUR FOOD IS FIGHTING POSTER238 - WHERE OUR MEN ARE FIGHTING, OUR FOOD IS FIGHTING POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII propaganda poster 'Where our men are fighting, our food is fighting - Buy Wisely - Cook Carefully - Store Carefully - Use Leftover...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00 + 30.00BP) = 130.00
 
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WISE BUYING HELPS WIN THE WAR POSTER239 - WISE BUYING HELPS WIN THE WAR POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Mrs. America buys clothes with care - Wise buying helps win the war', U.S. Department of Agriculture, Consumer Division, Office of Price Adminis...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (60.00 + 18.00BP) = 78.00
 
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JOIN THE WAC WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS RECRUITMENT POSTER240 - JOIN THE WAC WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS RECRUITMENT POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Women! - They can't do anymore - but you can - Join the WAC', U.S. Army Recruiting Station, PC-X-4 RPB 10-1-43-225M, 1943, 12.5 x 9.5 inches...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (220.00 + 66.00BP) = 286.00
 
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WWII AMERICAN LABOR POSTER241 - WWII AMERICAN LABOR POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American Labor...Producing for Attack', War Production Board, US Government Printing Office, 1943-O-541688, 28 x 20 inches. Mailing folds and ol...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to floor for (140.00 + 42.00BP) = 182.00
 
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WARNING FROM THE FBI WWII ANTI-ESPIONAGE POSTER242 - WARNING FROM THE FBI WWII ANTI-ESPIONAGE POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Warning from the F.B.I.', printed signature of J. Edgar Hoover, (1895-1972), Division of Public Inquiries of the Office of War Information, OWI ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (180.00 + 54.00BP) = 234.00
 
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THE BATTLE-WISE INFANTRYMAN WWII POSTER243 - THE BATTLE-WISE INFANTRYMAN WWII POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
A Battle-wise Infantryman...', artwork by Jes Wilhelm Schlaikjer, (1897–1982), Distributed for the Issuing Agency by OWI, U.S. Government ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00 + 15.00BP) = 65.00
 
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SAVE HIS LIFE AND FIND YOUR OWN BE A NURSE POSTER244 - SAVE HIS LIFE AND FIND YOUR OWN BE A NURSE POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Save his life...and find your own - Be a nurse', OWI Poster No. 49, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943-O-514971, 22 x 14 inches. Folds, old t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (220.00 + 66.00BP) = 286.00
 
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WWII BEAT JAPAN POSTER MEAD SCHAEFFER245 - WWII BEAT JAPAN POSTER MEAD SCHAEFFER
Fairhilll Auction
WWII lithographed cover 'Jungle Commando', illustrated by Mead Schaffer (1898-1980). A contemporary of Norman Rockwell, Schaffer was commiss...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 360.00
Sold to floor for (120.00 + 36.00BP) = 156.00
 
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BECAUSE SOMEBODY TALKED HOME FRONT POSTER246 - BECAUSE SOMEBODY TALKED HOME FRONT POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
...because somebody talked!', artwork by Wesley Heyman, (1918-2002), Office of War Information, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944-O-579038, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (70.00 + 21.00BP) = 91.00
 
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CAN ALL YOU CAN IT'S A REAL WAR JOB FOOD POSTER247 - CAN ALL YOU CAN IT'S A REAL WAR JOB FOOD POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Can All You Can - It's a Real War Job!', OWI Poster No. 77, U.S. Government Printing Office 1943-O-533993, 7.5 x 10.5 inches. Minor bumped c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (180.00 + 54.00BP) = 234.00
 
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A CARELESS WORD POSTER ANTON OTTO FISCHER248 - A CARELESS WORD POSTER ANTON OTTO FISCHER
Fairhilll Auction
A Careless Word...A Needless Loss', artwork by Anton Otto Fischer, (1882-1962), OWI Poster No. 36, U.S. Government Poster Office 1943-O-506018, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00 + 30.00BP) = 130.00
 
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CARELESS WORD POSTER IN SPANISH BY ANTON OTTO FISCHER249 - CARELESS WORD POSTER IN SPANISH BY ANTON OTTO FISCHER
Fairhilll Auction
Carless Word series WWII poster in Spanish 'A Careless Word...A Needless Loss' (Plabras indiscretas...perdidas innecesarias), illustration b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00 + 30.00BP) = 130.00
 
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CARLESS TALK GOT THERE FIRST POSTER250 - CARLESS TALK GOT THERE FIRST POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster, 'Careless Talk Got Their First', artwork by Ray Prohaska, (1901-1981), U.S. Government Printing Office 1944-O-576497, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00 + 48.00BP) = 208.00
 
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WWII CIVILIAN DEFENSE POSTER251 - WWII CIVILIAN DEFENSE POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
We're Behind the Man Behind the Gun!', artwork by Hayden Hayden, U.S. Office of Civilian Defense, The Kemper-Thomas Company, 1942, 46 x 21.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to B*******d for (140.00 + 42.00BP) = 182.00
 
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WWII CIVILIAN DEFENSE POSTER252 - WWII CIVILIAN DEFENSE POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Steady Driver! This Lad Needs what you are wasting', artwork by Hayden Hayden, U.S. Office of Civilian Defense, The Kemper-Thomas Company, 1942,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (80.00 + 24.00BP) = 104.00
 
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WWII CIVILIAN DEFENSE TODAY NOT TOMORROW POSTER253 - WWII CIVILIAN DEFENSE TODAY NOT TOMORROW POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster, 'Today Not Tomorrow - Your Local Civilian Defense Council Needs Your Help Now!', The Employer's Group, 1942, 12 x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00 + 15.00BP) = 65.00
 
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WWII GET IN THE SCRAP POSTER254 - WWII GET IN THE SCRAP POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Get in the Scrap', War Production Board, Bureau of Industrial Conservation, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942-O-471153, 28.5 x 20 inches. Fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (320.00 + 96.00BP) = 416.00
 
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DON'T BURN WASTE PAPER WWII POSTER255 - DON'T BURN WASTE PAPER WWII POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster, 'Don't burn waste paper - Our war effort needs it - Call a collector!', artwork by Rabkin, Division of Information...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (90.00 + 27.00BP) = 117.00
 
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WWII GROW YOUR OWN POSTER256 - WWII GROW YOUR OWN POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Grow your own - Can your own', artwork by Alfred Parker (1906-1985), OWI Poster No. 57, US Government Printing Office, 1943-O-520465, 22.5 x 16 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00 + 42.00BP) = 182.00
 
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WWII PREPARE FOR WINTER POSTER257 - WWII PREPARE FOR WINTER POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster, 'Your Government Warns - Prepare for Winter now!', U.S. Government Printing Office 1944-O-594484, 28.5 x 40 inches. Fo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00 + 36.00BP) = 156.00
 
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WWII PRODUCTION WILL WIN THIS WAR POSTER258 - WWII PRODUCTION WILL WIN THIS WAR POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Production will win this war - Connecticut must deliver on time - Governor Robert A. Hurley', circa 1942, 25 x 28 inches. Minor toning.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00 + 18.00BP) = 78.00
 
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WWII SAVE WASTE FATS259 - WWII SAVE WASTE FATS
Fairhilll Auction
Save Waste Fats', War Production Board, US Government Printing office, 1942-O-469848, 28 x 22 inches. Mailing folds.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for (50.00 + 15.00BP) = 65.00
 
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WWII SAVE YOUR TIRES POSTER260 - WWII SAVE YOUR TIRES POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster, 'Defense Needs Rubber - Save Your Tires', Division of Information Office for Emergency Management, U.S. Government Pri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (180.00 + 54.00BP) = 234.00
 
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LARGE UNITED NATIONS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM WWII POSTER261 - LARGE UNITED NATIONS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM WWII POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Large American WWII poster, 'United Nations Fight for Freedom', artwork by Steve Broder (1906-1992), OWI Poster No. 19, U.S. Government Prin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (140.00 + 42.00BP) = 182.00
 
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WWII UNITED NATIONS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM POSTER262 - WWII UNITED NATIONS FIGHT FOR FREEDOM POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
American WWII poster 'United - The United Nations Fight for Freedom', artwork by Leslie Ragan (1897-1972), OWI poster No. 79, US Government ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (440.00 + 132.00BP) = 572.00
 
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WWII US CADET NURSE CORPS EDMUNDSON POSTER263 - WWII US CADET NURSE CORPS EDMUNDSON POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Enlist in a Proud Profession! Join the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps', artwork by Carolyn Moorehead Edmundson, (1906-1992), Federal Security Agency, U....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (360.00 + 108.00BP) = 468.00
 
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WWII US CADET NURSE CORPS POSTER264 - WWII US CADET NURSE CORPS POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Enlist in a Proud Profession! Join the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps', U.S. Public Health Service, OWI for Federal Security Agency, U.S. Public Health ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00 + 18.00BP) = 78.00
 
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WWII WOMENS ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS POSTER265 - WWII WOMENS ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
WAAC - This is my war too!', artwork by Dan V. Smith, Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, Recruiting Publicity Bureau, PC-71 RPB 1-30-43-250M, 194...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for (160.00 + 48.00BP) = 208.00
 
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FIRST CLASS SOLDIER AND CITIZEN USA RECRUITMENT POSTER266 - FIRST CLASS SOLDIER AND CITIZEN USA RECRUITMENT POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
1947 American Army recruiting poster 'First Class Soldier and Citizen, USA', artwork by 'Glass', United States Army Recruitment Publ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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TONY CURTIS THE PERFECT FURLOUGH VINTAGE MOVIE POSTER267 - TONY CURTIS THE PERFECT FURLOUGH VINTAGE MOVIE POSTER
Fairhilll Auction
Tony Curtis starring in 'The Perfect Furlough' vintage movie poster. 1958, 40 x 30 inches. Some soiling and marks on the front.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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