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Auction Name War & Government Posters Showcase Auction Total Sales (USD) 205,316.25
Auction Date January 24, 2026 - January 24, 2026 Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 3,200.00
Sale Number #42188 High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) 4,800.00
Total Lots 310
Sold Lots 309.0 Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) 3,200.00
% of Lots Sold 99.68% High Estimate of All Lots (USD) 4,800.00
Unsold Lots 1 Total Sales as a % of High Est. 4277.42%

Top twenty-five by sale price

Lot Number Author Name Book Title Year Published Estimate Actual Price
9097 C.C. Beall Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (British and American Ambulance Corps, 1942). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Propaganda Poster (14" X 20") "Loose Talk Can Cost Lives," C.C. Beall Artwork.

1942 Not Available USD 7,500.00
9244 David Stone Martin Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943). Very Fine- on Linen. OWI Poster No. 68 (20" X 28") "Above and Beyond the Call of Duty," David Stone Martin Artwork.

1943 Not Available USD 7,187.50
9289 Allen Saalburg Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1945). Very Fine- on Linen. Poster (20" X 28") "Get the Jap and Get it Over!" Allen Saalburg Artwork.

1945 Not Available USD 6,875.00
9126

World War II Propaganda (Ministry of Information, 1939). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. British Crown (20" X 30") "Freedom Is In Peril, Defend It With All Your Might."

1939 Not Available USD 6,250.00
9057 Howard Chandler Christy Artwork.

World War I Propaganda (U.S. Navy, 1918). Fine+ on Linen. Recruitment Poster (27" X 41") "Gee!! I Wish I Were a Man," Howard Chandler Christy Artwork.

1918 Not Available USD 5,000.00
9078 Stephan Krotowski Artwork.

Post-World War I Anti-Communist Propaganda (Antibolshevik League, 1919). Very Good+ on Linen. German Propaganda Poster (27.5" X 38") "Join the Anti-Bolshevik League," Stephan Krotowski Artwork.

1919 Not Available USD 4,750.00
9299

World War II Propaganda (Waco Aircraft Company, 1942). Fine on Linen. Propaganda Poster (8.75" X 11") "Defeat Overall."

1942 Not Available USD 4,500.00
9102

World War II Propaganda (ca. 1940s). Very Fine on Linen. Industrial Safety Posters (3) (13.25" X 18.75") "Tools are Weapons," 3 Styles.

ca. 1940s Not Available USD 4,000.00
9067 Edward Penfield Artwork.

World War I Propaganda (United War Work Campaign, 1918). Very Fine- on Linen. Victory Girls Poster (23.25" X 34.75") "Every Girl Pulling for Victory." Edward Penfield Artwork.

1918 Not Available USD 3,750.00
9109

World War II Propaganda (Elliott Service Co., 1942). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Propaganda Poster (17" X 21.75") "There is No One to Drive Us, We Must Drive Ourselves."

1942 Not Available USD 3,750.00
9147

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1943). Very Fine- on Linen. Forest Service Poster (22" X 28") "Our Carelessness -- Their Secret Weapon. Prevent Forest Fires."

1943 Not Available USD 3,500.00
9227 Bettina Steinke Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943). Folded, Very Fine-. Poster (28" X 40") "Keep 'Em Flying" Bettina Steinke Artwork. War.

1943 Not Available USD 3,500.00
9112

World War II Propaganda (GMC, ca. 1940s). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Propaganda Poster (29.5" X 39.5") "Production Will Put Them Behind the Eight Ball."

ca. 1940s Not Available USD 3,375.00
9205 Arthur Szyk Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942). Very Fine-. Poster (17" X 22") "Fool the Axis--Use Prophylaxis." Arthur Szyk Artwork. War.

1942 Not Available USD 3,187.50
9199 Saul Tepper Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942). Very Fine on Linen. Propaganda Poster (28.5" X 40") I'll Give 'Em Hell, You Give Me The Stuff," Saul Tepper Artwork.

1942 Not Available USD 3,000.00
9076

Post-World War I Anti-Communist Propaganda (1919). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. German Propaganda Poster (26.5" X 40") "Spartacus [League] at Work."

1919 Not Available USD 2,750.00
9046 Howard Chandler Christy Artwork.

World War I Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1918). Fine/Very Fine on Linen. Full-Bleed Fourth Liberty Loan Poster (20.25" X 30") "Clear the Way!" Howard Chandler Christy Artwork.

1918 Not Available USD 2,625.00
9005 Edwin Howland Blashfield Artwork.

World War I Propaganda (1918). Very Fine- on Linen. Liberty Bonds Poster (39" X 77.5") "Carry On! Buy Liberty Bonds to Your Utmost," Edwin Howland Blashfield Artwork.

1918 USD 3,200.00 - 4,800.00 USD 2,500.00
9172 Jean Carlu Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942). Folded, Fine. Poster (30" X 40") "America's Answer! Production," Jean Carlu Artwork.

1942 Not Available USD 2,375.00
9259 Adolph Treidler Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943). Very Fine- on Linen. U.S. Army Ordnance Poster (28.75" X 29.5") "'The Girl He Left Behind' Is Still Behind Him," Adolph Treidler Artwork.

1943 Not Available USD 2,375.00
9283 Sascha Maurer Artwork..

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1944). Very Fine on Linen. U.S. Army Poster (19.5" X 28") "Designed For Living" Sascha Maurer Artwork..

1944 Not Available USD 2,375.00
9158 Jean Carlu Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1941). Very Fine- on Linen. Propaganda Poster (30.5" X 39.75") "Give 'Em Both Barrels," Jean Carlu Artwork.

1941 Not Available USD 2,250.00
9192 Walter Richards Artwork.

World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942). Very Fine- on Linen. OWI Poster No. 21 (22" X 27.75") "Save Rubber," Walter Richards Artwork.

1942 Not Available USD 2,125.00
9301

World War II Propaganda (War Activities Committee, ca. 1945). Folded, Fine/Very Fine. 7th War Loan Poster (40" X 60") "Speed Total Victory... Buy Bonds."

ca. 1945 Not Available USD 2,125.00
9056 Howard Chandler Christy Artwork.

World War I Propaganda (U.S. Navy, 1917). Fine+ on Linen. Recruitment Poster (27.25" X 40.75") "I Want You For the Navy," Howard Chandler Christy Artwork.

1917 Not Available USD 2,062.50