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Original French bond poster linen WW1 First World War I WWI 1917 Lelong
Original French bond poster linen WW1 First World War I WWI 1917 Lelong

Original French bond poster linen WW1 First World War I WWI 1917 Lelong

$ 94.51

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Excellent condition
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    Original 1917 French lithograph supporting the third annual defense loan, a national bond drive held during the First World War. Image shows a famous public sculpture by Jules Dalou displayed at the Place de la Nation in Paris (12th arrondissement) titled "The Triumph" and featuring Marianne, the female personification of France, leading the world toward democracy. This historical reference to the French Revolution was more important than ever in 1917, the hardest year of the war, to remind the French of the principles for which they were fighting.   Dimensions are 47 x 31 inches
    . Newly linen backed (10 oz cotton canvas + 100 lb cotton paper) and acid-neutralized. Excellent condition. Poster lies perfectly flat; straight edges; strong colors; no fold lines. Poster will ship rolled in a hard tube. flat shipping fee for US lower 48. International buyers pay actual shipping via a service of their choice. Please see my other current auctions of French and American WW I posters, as well as my feedback on previous poster sales. Combined shipping on multiple purchases.