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Included on this page under various categories is a listing of the vintage poster collection in The Art-cade Gallery archives. Most posters here contain artwork by the premiere American illustrators of their day and represent the Golden Age of Illustration. Dating from the early part of the Twentieth Century these posters are in excellent condition. Some have been mounted on linen backing to preserve their integrity (which does not effect the collecting value of historic posters). No reproduction copies of posters are offered here.

Other movie or miscellaneous posters listed are also originals and in fine collectible condition. Those movie posters listed as “reprinted” were for the re-release of a particular film.

Images of various posters offered will appear from time to time in this Webportfolio. If you would like to see an image of a particular item, e-mail The Art-cade Gallery and we will send an electronic image to you by return e-mail as soon as possible.

Boy Scout Week Boy Scout Week
Norman Rockwell
Vintage poster

One of Norman Rockwell’s memorable Boy Scout posters for Boy Scout Week (probably 1947 or 1958). Near mint condition, framed.

Vintage print on paper, size: 28 x 21; metal frame size: 36 x 29 $800 framed
 
World War I Posters World War I Posters
Universal Membership Week - Red Cross Christmas Roll Call
Horizontal banner with nice color illustrations by Harrison Fisher and A.E. Foringer
Vertical fold; otherwise excellent condition
9x42 Paper
$150


Have You a Red Cross Service Flag?
1918. Jesse Wilcox Smith. Nicely sentimental image by one of America's greatest women
illustrators. Very good condition.
28x21 Linen backed
$300


Join the NAVY The Service for Training and Travel Ages 17 to 35
James Montgomery Flagg. Very scarce recruiting poster by America's best known illustrator. Excellent condition.
23x31 Paper
$300


FOR ACTIVE SERVICE JOIN THE U.S. MARINES
1913. Sidney Riesenberg. Early recruiting poster with Buffalo, NY recruiting office address. Excellent condition.
26x18 Paper
$250


Red Cross poster without lettering
Harrison Fisher. Beautiful Red Cross image without letters. This image was issued in a variety of sizes and formats. Full margins. Very good condition.
21x28 Linen backed.
$250


HIS LIBERTY BOND / PAID FOR IN FULL
W.A. Rogers, famed turn-of-the-century illustrator. Litho crayon drawing "Published through the patriotic cooperation of THE NEW YORK HERALD." Tape stain at upper right corner, otherwise very good condition with tape repairs.
23x17 Fabric backed with Chartex.
$125


INVEST IN LIBERTY BONDS TO-DAY
1917. Louis Raemaekers, renowned political cartoonist. Liberty Loan poster utilizing black and white political cartoon, "Will you be ready to-morrow to make munitions for Germany? If not . . . INVEST IN LIBERTY BONDS TO-DAY" Excellent condition.
19x12 Paper
$125


RING IT AGAIN BUY U.S. GOV'T BONDS Third Liberty Loan
A colorful group of Colonials stands around Independence Hall and cheers the Liberty Bell for the Third Liberty Loan. Very good condition.
30x20 Fabric backed with Chartex.
$110


Save Your Child FROM AUTOCRACY AND POVERTY BUY War Savings Stamps
Herbert Paus. Unusual black and white proof for famous W.S.S. poster. Excellent condition.
28x20 Paper
$175


RING IT AGAIN BUY U.S. GOV'T BONDS Third Liberty Loan
A colorful group of Colonials stands around Independence Hall and cheers the Liberty Bell for the Third Liberty Loan. Very good condition.
30x20 Paper
$175


THIRD RED CROSS ROLL CALL
Haskell Coffin. Beautiful nurse standing before a blue background extends her arms in a plea for help. Very good condition.
30x20 Paper
$190


SURE! We'll Finish the Job VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN
Gerrit A. Beneker. Blue-eyed farmer proudly wearing union buttons on his bib overalls digs into his pocket for one last contribution to the Victory Liberty Loan. Excellent condition.
38x26 Paper
$150

 
World War II Posters World War II Posters
VICTORY -- now you can invest in it! VICTORY LOAN
1945. Dean Cornwell. American Eagle spreads his wings before a star-filled red, white, and blue background. Excellent condition.
28x22 Paper
$175


VICTORY -- now you can invest in it! VICTORY LOAN
1945. Dean Cornwell. American Eagle spreads his wings before a star-filled red, white, and blue background. Excellent condition.
26x18 Linen backed.
$175


LEXINGTON, 1775 / INDEPENDENCE - July 4, 1776

1942. James Daugherty. Interesting poster for war stamps and bonds with instructions to cut along the dotted lines and display as four separate posters. Excellent condition.
38x25 Paper
$175


I'm proud of YOU FOLKS too!

1944. Jon Whitcomb. Official Navy poster from the Industrial Incentive Division. Very good condition.
28x40 Paper
$135


Don't SHIVER next Winter . . . Order Coal NOW!

1944. Art by Arens. Shivering penguin stands forlornly in an empty coal bin. Excellent condition.
26x18 Paper
$175


Defend America! BUY U.S. DEFENSE BONDS

1951. Dean Cornwell. Strong American Eagle image against a red, white, and blue background. A rare reprinting of Cornwell's 1945 Victory Loan poster. Excellent condition.
26x18 Paper
$140


LET'S ALL FIGHT BUY WAR BONDS

1942. Dramatic image of charging soldier with bayonet-equipped M-1 rifle. Very good condition.

22x28 Paper
$125


For Freedom's Sake BUY WAR BONDS

1943. Statue of Colonial Minute Man stands guard over an American townscape. Very good condition.
28x20 Paper
$90


"you buy 'em we'll fly 'em!" DEFENSE BONDS STAMPS

1942. Classic design with pilot giving the viewer the "thumbs up." Very good condition.
14x10 Paper
$125

WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory

1942. Jess Schlaijker. Scarce and stunning design for the U.S. Army. Very good condition.
28x20 Paper
$340


"WE CAN! WE WILL! WE MUST!"

ca. 1943. Jess Schlaijker. Impressive design for a Chicago company making uniforms for the Armed Forces. Calendar with metal ribs at top and bottom. Mint condition.
39x19 Paper
$340


A SIGN OF COMRADESHIP . . . AND PROUD OF IT!

1943. Al Capp. Fascinating cartoon poster utilizing Li'l Abner to educate newly enlisted soldiers. "Salutin' is a mutual privilege between officers an' men!!!" Most unusual. Newsmap printed on the back. Very good condition.
35x47 Paper
$150


ALL FUEL IS SCARCE PLAN FOR WINTER NOW!

1945. Albert Dorne. The Solid Fuels Administration outlines the rules for preparing for winter. Very good condition.
28x20 Paper
$150


REMEMBER DEC. 7th!

1942. Tattered American flag flies proudly at half mast against a sky filled with smoke and flames. "we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain . . ." Very good to excellent condition.
28x22 Paper
$225




 

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