“Remember The War… Be Vigilant.”

AUCTION 70 | Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 4
(SOVIET UNION).

“Remember The War… Be Vigilant.”

Text in Yiddish. Detailed tally of loss of life and of treasure by many countries. Framed. 41.5 x 27.5 inches.

c. 1939:

Est: $10,000 - $15,000
A highly scarce poster warning against further imperialistic military machinations, following the tremendous losses suffered by so many nations as a result of the First World War. Propagandizes against becoming victim of another war. Likely issued as a result of the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, the Soviet-German non-aggression agreement, signed in Moscow, 23rd August, 1939.