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"The U.S. Marines Want You" Vintage WWII Recruitment Poster, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster, issued in 1940. The poster depicts a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Smash Japanese Aggression WWII Glosters
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - The Gloucesters, a famous regiment from Great
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Quiet Stop Needless Noise WWII Soldier
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two warning poster - Quiet! Stop needless noise Noise wastes energy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Posters
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Paper
H 19.1 in W 14.77 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Silence Enemy Watching Paul Colin WWII
By Paul Colin
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster Silence - The Enemy is Watching for your confidences
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Vintage 1940s French Posters
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Paper
H 23.23 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Attack Factory Owen Stanley Mountains Pacific War
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - The Attack Begins in the Factory - depicting soldiers
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Poster Blood Donors Needed WWII Emergency Modernism Design
By Abram Games
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Blood donors are needed urgently to save lives Emergency
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 19.3 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Royal Netherlands Navy Koninklijke Marine War Ships
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - They keep our colours high! What are you doing
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Posters
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Paper
H 21.26 in W 15.36 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Canadian World War Two Propaganda Poster WWII Lets Go Canada
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Canadian World War Two propaganda poster - Let's Go... Canada! - issued by the
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Posters
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Paper
H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Energy Gas Saving Propaganda Poster Watch Your Meters WWII
By Reginald Mount
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two energy saving propaganda poster featuring great artwork by the
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster It's Our War Canada Propaganda Art Eric Aldwinckle
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster featuring a dynamic design by Eric Aldwinckle (1901-1980) of
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Posters
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Paper
H 31.11 in W 21.26 in D 0.04 in
"More Ships- Come on! War Savings are Warships..." Vintage WWII British Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage WWII British War Savings Poster. This colorful blue and yellow poster
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Vintage 1940s Posters
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Paper
H 19.5 in W 14.5 in D 1 in
Original Vintage World War Two Propaganda Poster Navy Upholds Victory Torch WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - The Navy Upholds the Victory Torch You can
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 19.3 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Poster British Short Sunderland Flying Boat WWII RAF Navy
By Roland Davies
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - A British Short Sunderland Flying Boat patrolling the sea
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Help Britain Finish The Job WWII Cuneo
By Terence Cuneo
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Help Britain Finish the Job! - featuring
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Antique 17th Century British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 19.89 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Poster Careless Talk Costs Lives Four Walls WWII Fougasse
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster by the notable British cartoonist and illustrator, Fougasse
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Back Them WWII Up Hudsons Coastal Command
By Charles Edwin Turner
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Back Them Up! A raid by "Hudsons" of the Coastal
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Poster Sun Blisters Damp Rusts Ammunition Cover WWII Safety
By Frank Newbould 1
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two safety propaganda poster - Sun Blisters Damp Rusts Ammunition Keep
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Help Britain Finish The Job WWII Warships
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Help Britain Finish the Job! - featuring dynamic
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Passive Defence WWII Shelter Bombs France
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Abri Defense Passive Explosifs / Explosives Passive Defence
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Vintage 1940s French Posters
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Paper
H 58.27 in W 38.59 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Poster Salute The Soldier WWII National Savings Home Front
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two National Savings home front poster - Keep on Saving Salute the
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Central Kitchens War Food Centrale Keukens Map Chef
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two food propaganda poster - Central Kitchens A nutritious meal for
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Vintage 1940s Dutch Posters
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Paper
H 38.59 in W 27.96 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Fruits Of Victory National Savings WWII
By Rowland Hilder
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - To Enjoy the Fruits of Victory Save Now - featuring a
Category
Vintage 1940s Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster For Savings Certificates Royal Navy War Ship Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Put Your Trust In The Navy & Your Money In Savings
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Britain's Sea Power Maintain Savings WWII
By Frank Henry Mason
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Britain's Sea Power Maintain it with your Savings
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
U.S. Navy "Navy Day October 27th" Vintage Poster by Matt Murphey, 1940
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
U.S. battleship is block text reading "Navy Day, October 27th." The poster dates to 1940, shortly
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Vintage 1940s American Posters
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Paper
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Build Prosperity Save Now WWII Savings
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - To Build for Prosperity ... Save Now - featuring an old
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Children Are Safer In The Country War Evacuation
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two British propaganda poster - Children are safer in the country
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original World War II Poster - Civil Defence Women Wanted for Evacuation Service
By Jack Mathew
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War II poster “Civil Defence, Women wanted for Evacuation Service,” offer
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 19.89 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Great Britain Will Pursue Japan WWII Plane
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster featuring an illustration of an RAF Royal Air Force plane
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Great Britain Will Pursue Japan WWII Tank
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster featuring an illustration of a military tank driving at speed
Category
Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Home Front Propaganda Poster Dig For Victory Child WWII UK
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two Home Front propaganda poster - Dig for Victory - featuring an iconic
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 14.77 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Home Front Poster Keep Clothes On Hangers WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two home front poster - Keep Clothes On Hangers Creases shorten the life
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Posters
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Paper
H 75 in W 50 in D 0.1 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Belgium Resists V Victory Sign War Relief Fund USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Belgian World War Two poster - Belgium Resists - issued by The Belgian War Relief
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Vintage 1940s American Posters
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Paper
H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Lick Them Over There WWII Canada Soldier
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Lick Them Over There! Come On Canada! - featuring a
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Posters
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Paper
H 18.12 in W 12.01 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Buy Victory Bonds WWII Soldier Sailor Navy
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Buy Victory Bonds - featuring a dynamic battle scene with
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Britain Is Pledged To Smash Japan Military War Tank
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Britain is Pledged to Smash Japan - featuring an image of a
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Britain's Sea Power Savings Navy Ship WWII
By Walter Thomas
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Britain's Sea Power Maintain it with your Savings
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster His Rifle Will Fire Abram Games War Military Safety
By Abram Games
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two military safety poster - His rifle will fire Will mine? Care of arms
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 19.69 in W 14.57 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Film Poster Service Secret Mission Spy War Drama Movie Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for a 1942 World War Two drama film - Secret Mission an exciting
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Vintage 1940s French Posters
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Paper
H 62.6 in W 46.86 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage World War Two Poster More Production He's A Fighting Fool WWII
By Fred Ludekens
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster: More Production. He's a fighting fool - give him the best
Category
Vintage 1940s American Posters
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Lithograph, Paper
H 44.1 in W 27.96 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Poster Back Them Up WWII British Commando Raid Norway Port
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Back Them Up! Dynamic battle scene illustration
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Economy Save Waste Peace War Battle Of The Atlantic
By Abram Games
Located in London, GB
Original vintage propaganda poster to encourage savings - Economy / Your job in the Battle of the
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage War Poster Keep Guard On What You Say Soldier WWII Abram Games
By Abram Games
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Keep a Guard on What You Say… Fantastic design by the
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Set of Six Original World War Two Food Posters - Vegetables from the Open Ground
Located in London, GB
Set of six original vintage World War Two food propaganda posters - From The Open Ground and From
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Railway Poster - In War and Peace We Serve GWR LMS LNER SR
By Reginald Mayes
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two travel advertising poster - In War and Peace We Serve - published by
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 24.81 in W 40.16 in D 0.04 in
"Arizona" Vintage Santa Fe Railroad Travel Poster by Don Perceval, circa 1940s
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a vintage Arizona travel poster for the Santa Fe Southern Railway, issued in the 1940s. A
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Posters
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Paper
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.75 in
Mr Chad WW2 National Savings Poster Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
Mr Chad WW2 National Savings Poster Circa 1940s
- Original WW2 national savings poster
- Features
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Vintage 1940s English Posters
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Paper
Original Vintage Political Poster, 'GALA FRANCO ESPAGNOL'
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Vintage Political Poster, 'GALA FRANCO ESPAGNOL'
This is an original vintage poster
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original Vintage WWII Warning Propaganda Poster Careless Talk Tragedy Wartime
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two warning propaganda poster - Careless Talk Brings Tragedy In Wartime
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster SSAFA Soldiers Sailors Airmen Families Association
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - SSAFA Soldiers' Sailors' & Airmen's Families Association
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 21.66 in W 17.33 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Ricominciamo Rebuild Italy Labour Mechanic Farmer
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post World War Two propaganda poster Ricominciamo / We start again - featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Posters
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Paper
H 27.96 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Munition Workers Allied Countries British Factories
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Munition Workers of Allied Countries... Are
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Future Progress Savings Industry Modernism Design
By Eric Fraser
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster featuring stylised montage artwork by the British
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 28.75 in W 19.3 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Denmark Unconquered Though Captive WWII Grundtvig Church
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Denmark Unconquered, Though Captive - featuring a great
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Vintage 1940s American Posters
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Paper
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in D 0.04 in
Rare Original Vintage Guinness Poster My Goodness Where's The Guinness Goose
Located in London, GB
dark background. This scarce poster was issued during World War Two when paper shortages led Guinness
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 59.85 in W 39.77 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Liberate Dutch East Indies Indie Bevrijden WWII Pilot
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster, Indie bevrijden Een nieuwe taak voor den Vliegenden
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster The Enemy Is Listening Careless Talk Secretary
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster issued in Nazi Germany - Hans schreibt seine Division kommt
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Vintage 1940s German Posters
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Paper
H 46.46 in W 33.08 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Civil Defence Women Wanted For Evacuation Service
By Jack Mathew
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster: Civil Defence, Women wanted for Evacuation Service, offer
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 29.93 in W 19.89 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster Rough Handling Ruins Ammunition Safety Care Warning
By Abram Games
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two military safety propaganda poster - Rough Handling Ruins Ammunition
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
Materials
Paper
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage WWII Poster British Aeroplanes Guard African Skies RAF Spitfire
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - British Aeroplanes Guard African Skies
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Vintage 1940s British Posters
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Paper
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 0.04 in
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1940s War Posters For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1940s war posters available for sale. The range of distinct 1940s war posters — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. 1940s war posters have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. 1940s war posters bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Charles Schneider and Le Verre Français each produced beautiful 1940s war posters that are worth considering.
How Much are 1940s War Posters?
Prices for 1940s war posters start at $93 and top out at $1,000,000 with the average selling for $6,102.
Questions About 1940s War Posters
- Are war posters public domain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether war posters are in the public domain depends on their age. If a poster is more than 95 years old, it is usually in the public domain. Shop a selection of war posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Hildebrandt Brothers made the original Star Wars posters. The duo consists of twin brothers Greg and Tim Hildebrandt. Notably, well-known film poster artist Drew Struzan came out of retirement to design the artwork for Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. You'll find a variety of film poster art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Opinions on which World War II propaganda poster is the most famous differ. However, two posters introduced characters that would go on to become iconic. The first is "We Can Do It," featuring Rosie Riveter, who has become synonymous with women's equality. Another influential design is " I Want YOU For U.S. Army," with its bearded figure wearing a star-spangled top hat. The image gave birth to Uncle Sam, the well-known symbol of the U.S. On 1stDibs, find a range of WWII posters from some of the world's top galleries.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023More than 200,000 propaganda posters were made during World War II. The Office of War Information (OWI) was responsible for hiring artists to design the artwork. Famous posters include “I Want You” for the U.S. Army, featuring the well-known Uncle Sam character, while the popular “We Can Do It!” design depicts Rosie the Riveter. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of World War II posters and other vintage and antique posters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The easily recognizable poster created during World War I in 1917 is I Want You for U.S. Army. James Montgomery Flagg designed the poster, which shows Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. Find a collection of James Montgomery Flagg art on 1stDibs.
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