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Lot #455
World War II

“Defeat means slavery, starvation, death”

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“Defeat means slavery, starvation, death”

Original color 40 x 28 World War II propaganda poster, OWI No. 17, with art done by Ben Shahn, showing a group of French workers with their hands raised, an official government decree posted on the wall behind them, with “We French workers warn you…defeat means slavery, starvation, death” printed along the top. Printed in the lower border is “U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-491777.” In fine condition, with a few small separations along some of the storage folds. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #432 - Ended July 16, 2014