This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/2/2024
[WORLD WAR I]. Group of 25 British Recruitment Posters. London: The Parliamentary Recruiting Committee [V.p.], 1914-1916. Stone lithographs. Assortment of 25 British World War I recruitment posters. Including, “A Happy New Year to our Gallant Soldiers! / You can make it certain if you Join Now,” by Johnson Riddle & Co. – “There is still a place in the line for You / Will you fill it?” by Haycock-Cadle Co. – “He did his duty / Will you do yours?” by Johnson Riddle & Co. – “Everyone should do his bit / Enlist Now,” by Roberts & Leete Ltd. – LIPSCOMBE, Guy. “It’s our flag / Fight for it / Work for it.” printed by Henry Jenkinson Ltd. – Together with many others with various imagery and text. Largest 59 ½ x 38 ¾”. All unbacked, most are flat, a few folded. Some with tears along original folds, small areas of loss and chipping. Very good overall with bright colors and bold design. Provenance: Sotheby’s 2013 Auction “1000 Ways of Seeing: The Private Collection of the late Stanley J. Seeger.”