Lot 181: WWI Propaganda Poster

WWI Propaganda Poster. "The Hun, His Mark, Blot it out with Liberty Bonds". Designed by James Allen St. John (1872-1957), color lithograph, 1917. Very good condition, slight denting to one corner, no folds or creases. Has been stored flat with shrink wrap and backing board. 19 1/2" x 30" . Iconic American Great War propaganda piece, notable for its usage of "Hun" to describe Germans, the first known printed instance in the United States.

Price Realized: $50

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