Description: 1917 ORIGINAL WWI POSTER: "DEFEAT THE KAISER AND HIS U-BOATS" Author: U. S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION Title: 1917 ORIGINAL WWI POSTER: "DEFEAT THE KAISER AND HIS U-BOATS" Publication: Washington DC: United States Food Administration, 1917 Edition: First Edition Description: This is an ORIGINAL World War I poster, popularly known as "DEFEAT THE KAISER AND HIS U-BOATS". 1917. 14" x 21 1/2". Heavy card stock (no need for linen-backing). Seal of the USFA. Artist signed in the plate as "Steele". The poster depicts a profile of a sinister green-faced Kaiser Wilhelm II in a pickelhaube helmet and fur coat observing a German U-Boat on the sea, with a sinking vessel in the distance. This poster was issued as part of the U. S. Food Administration's campaign to encourage civilians to eat less wheat, sugar and meat, to aid the war effort. Vibrant, fresh colors. This is an ORIGINAL poster; not a copy or reprint. Slightly rubbed, but Near Fine. Very Good Plus. Seller ID: 2808 Subject: Art, Ephemera, Military, Posters, WWI Hardy Books Hardy Books is a rare and out-of-print book and ephemera seller located in Nevada City, California, in the heart of the California Northern Mines Gold Country. We are part of the "Gold Cities Book Town" which is comprised of Nevada City and Grass Valley, California. We specialize in Western Americana, "All Things Californian" (California History, Photographers, Poets, Authors, Law & Order, San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey Peninsula, and so forth), Western Fine Press, Books to Film, Signed Books and Books On Books, as well as original Posters, Movie Memorabilia and the odd item of special interest or value. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Nevada City, California
End Time: 2024-11-27T22:42:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
