This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 12/10/2003.
This is an extremely rare 28" x 40" full sheet poster by one of America's greatest and most accomplished illustrators, Joseph Christian Leyendecker. A large circle in vibrant colors depicting Miss Liberty paying a tribute of thanks to an American sailor dominates this naval recruiting poster. The poster is linen-backed, which minimizes the imperfection that runs down the middle of the poster, including the illustration. The white background of the poster surrounding the illustration has some sort of soiling and a minor tear shows on the lower right corner. Overall, the poster grades VG and most importantly is a patriotic classic by one of our great illustrators.