This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/16/2023
FILIPOWSKI, R. The Torch; be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders Fields. Ottawa: Director of Public Information, [ca. 1940s]. Rare Canadian recruitment poster, quoting a portion of John McCrae’s (1872-1918) famous poem, “In Flanders Field.” 36 ½ x 24”. Original folds, small holes near the upper and lower center margins, some toning, edgewear, creasing, occasional chipping, some marginal creased tears. Author John McCrae’s last name affixed with a sticker near the lower right corner. Unbacked. A-.