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They Kept The Sea Lanes Open WWI Full Sheet Poster

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They Kept The Sea Lanes Open WWI Full Sheet Poster

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Description

By L.A. Shafer (1866-1940), a full sheet poster (29.25 x 39.25â€) and likely the best known of Shaferâ€™s poster WWI posters showing U.S.N. Destroyer capturing a German U-Boat with large troop transport ocean liner in background flying an American flag. Printed circa 1918 for the U.S. Liberty Loan program.

Condition

Some short margin tears, Very Good.

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They Kept The Sea Lanes Open WWI Full Sheet Poster

Name: They Kept The Sea Lanes Open WWI Full Sheet Poster
SKU: 40846059
Price: 160 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $300

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