(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

AUCTION 54 | Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 295

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

(Poster). Lo BeChayil VeLo BeKoach ki im BeRuach! [“Not with Force and Strength but With Spirit.”] Issued for the benefit of the United War Work Campaign. Featuring a battle-scared Uncle Sam encouraging the fighting American GI’s and clutching a standard reading: “Come On - Back Up the Boys by Supporting the Seven Great Morale Making Organizations.” 22 x 13 inches. Framed.

Est: $2,000 - $2,500

PRICE REALIZED $1,900

A rare Wold War I-era American Yiddish poster. Includes a central message from President Woodrow Wilson expressing thanks to the the Jewish Welfare Board and other faith-based organizations for supporting the “3,000,000 boys” at war. “Give your money! They Give their Lives!”