Paris: Imprimerie Chaix, 1898. View. Color lithograph. Page measures 15.25" x 11.25". This print was originally an advertisement for Harper's Magazine by Edward Penfield (1866-1925), an artist who lived and worked in New York City. Known as the "originator of the poster in America", Penfield designed for Harper's in the 1890's and his work is still highly collectible and sought after. Small tears to the upper right corner have been professionally repaired. More
Paris: Imprimerie Chaix, 1898. Poster. Color lithograph. Page measures 17.75" x 12.5". This poster advertisement was for Mark Twain's (anonymous) novel "Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc, by the Sieur Louis de Conte" published in Harper's Magazine. Harper's New Monthly Magazine began in June 1850 and continues its reputation for fine and original writing. Edward Penfield (1866-1925), an artist who lived and worked in New York City. Known as the "originator of the poster in America", Penfield designed for Harper's..... More
Paris: Imprimerie Chaix, 1898. Poster. Color lithograph. Page measures 15.75" x 11.5". Printed between 1895 and 1900, "Les Maitres de l'Affiche" ("Masters of the Poster") was a lithographed series of 256 plates that reproduced the best American and European posters of the time. Under the artistic direction of Jules Cheret (1836-1932), the prints were published as a monthly subscription. In addition to the four prints disseminated every month, there were 16 bonus plates each originally designed by noted artists including..... More
Haywood Strasser & Voight Litho Co. N.Y. IMP, 1918. Poster. Lithograph. 20 x 21 inches. This WWI poster shows a shipyard with cranes and planes by Joseph Pennell, a renowned illustrator of war-time posters. Joseph Pennell (1857-1926), was an artist, author and illustrator. He taught at the Art Student's League in New York City and designed several iconic military posters. More
Signal Corps, U.S.A. and Committee on Public Information, 1917. Poster. Lithograph. 106" x 80". Giant original poster from World War I, features a bold blue border with a rugged shipyard view by Pennell. This poster is in very good condition except for some wear at one fold. It is creased as issued and mounted on linen. Scarce. Joseph Pennell (1857-1926), was an artist, author and illustrator. He taught at the Art Student's League in New York City and designed several..... More
Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942. Original poster. Color lithograph. 39 3/4 x 29 1/2 inches. This iconic 1942 World War II propaganda poster was designed by artist Bernard Perlin for the Office of War Information. The poster depicts a U.S. Navy Sailor raising an angry fist. Below him is a scene of an exploding battleship destroyed at Pearl Harbor. Issued as an anti-axis powers propaganda poster to generate support for the war effort. This poster is in good condition..... More
Washington: US Government Printing Office, 1943. Poster. Unmounted. Folded as issued. 27 7/8 x 19 7/8 inches. Official U.S. Treasury poster. Bottom left corner reads: U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943-O-563183. Signed B. Perlin '43. More
Paris: Mourlot Editions, 1952. Poster. Lithograph. Measures 25 1/2" x 18 1/8" Original poster for Exposition Vallauris at Maison de la Pensee Francais, 1952. Signed in the plate, with printers name in lower left. Edition of 1000, on Cranson paper issued in different colors. According to Gallerie Mourlot, Picasso lived in the small, scenic town of Vallauris from 1948 to 1955, where he moved to pursue his interest in pottery at the Madoura ceramics workshop. Printed by Mourlot Studios, a...... More
1980. Poster. 41 x 27 inches. This poster features Bette Midler utop Abraham Lincoln's throne at the Lincoln Memorial, dressed in a sequined mermaid costume as tourists take pictures. The poster is in very good condition. More
1915. Original poster. Color lithograph. 44.25 x 31 inches. This French war loan poster features an image of a soldier heading off to war, waving his family farewell. In the foreground his wife holds their youngest child and stands with their other two children. The son his holding a wooden sword and wears a French soldier's cap and the daughter is waving a small Tricolore. The message below translates as: 'Don't forget to subscribe... for Victory!... and his return!". 1915..... More
Montreal: The Montreal Litho. Co. Ltd. Original poster. Color lithograph. 42 x 28 inches. This Canadian Red Cross poster features a central, large, red cross on top of which, within a circle, there is a image of a female Red Cross worker assisting a wounded soldier. Bold black text sits above and below the cross, urging the viewer to donate funds for hospital supplies and to support prisoners of war. Some wear and tears to top left and bottom right..... More
London: Fine Art Society, 1917. Original poster. Lithograph. 30 x 20 inches In this advertisement for an exhibition of his work, the Dutch artist Louis Raemaekers warns against the terrorizing influence of Prussian militarism. The true German spirit is symbolized by the female figure of Germania, who cowers in the corner of a dark alley. Her oppressor is a figure of Death who stands above her, dressed as a thief and brandishing a knife. His hollowed skull looks out at..... More
New York: American Lithograph Co., 1918. Original poster. Color lithograph. 30 x 20 inches. This National Catholic War Council poster features a senior Knights of Columbus soldier pointing the viewer towards troops marching towards the front. It is interesting to note that the poster is advertising a 'United War Work Campaign' for the week of November 11 1918, the date that the Armistice would come into effect. Good condition and protected in archival shrink wrap. More
Washington: US Government Printing Office, 1943. Posters. Series of 4. Offset lithograph. 40" x 28 1/2". This historically significant WWII-era poster series features artwork by the beloved American artist Norman Rockwell, inspired by President Roosevelt during his Four Freedoms speech in January 1941. The four posters, after oil paintings made by Rockwell titled "The Four Freedoms", were originally published in the Saturday Evening Post, appearing in four consecutive issues. The series became very popular and the posters were widely distributed..... More
Rome: Rotograph Roma, 1963. Rotograph backed with paper. 26.75" x 38". Shows some small tears and chips to edges of mounted paper, image unaffected. Original fold lines are present but faint. In very good condition. Original movie poster for the Italian release of Columbia Picture's 'Lawrence of Arabia' starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guiness and Anthony Quinn. More
Pari: Comite National de Prevoyance et d'Economies, 1916. Poster. Lithograph on paper. Measures 21 3/4" x 14 3/16" This French WW1 poster features a loaf of bread with decorative flower detailing, and the title translates to "Our duty is to not waste bread." This poster was part of a series of posters designed by French school children as part of a wartime conservation campaign. Minor cracking and toning to original centerfold at margins. Otherwise in very good condition... More
Paris: St. Martin. Poster. Lithograph black and white, 38 x 25 1/2 inches. Fantastic gymnastic poster showing 14 figures in various poses. Stains throughout and folds but otherwise in good condition. Scarce. More
New York: American Red Cross, 1918. Original poster mounted on linen. Color lithograph. 27 1/4" x 20 1/8" This poster was part of the Second War Fund, a fundraising campaign led by the American Red Cross in 1918 with the goal of raising $100,000 in a single week in May. The poster reads "All of the Red Cross War Fund goes for War Relief." More
New York: American Red Cross, 1918. Original poster mounted on linen. Color lithograph. 34 3/4" x 55 3/4" This vibrant WWI poster was part of the American Red Cross' fundraising campaign for the 'Second War Fund', with the goal of raising $100 million in a single week in May. Beautiful colors, good condition with repair to center and repairs around margins. Poster features an outline map of North America and Europe, with a pot of gold in America that reads..... More
New York: 1982. New York, 1982. Limited Edition. This striking, over-sized poster, 68 1/2 x 47 1/2 inches, was printed in an edition of about 50 copies, to be used as advertising for the New York City Opera in bus shelters. It depicts three typical Sendak figures, including a "Wild Thing," striking a pose, in costume, on a stage. Repaired 1 inch tear near bottom right corner. Not in Hanrahan. Very scarce. More
1987. Promotional poster, 15 x 10 inches. White glossy paper, illustrated by Maurice Sendak in color. 1987. A near fine copy. Known as a children's author and illustrator, Maurice Sendak also designed sets for the stage. He started working with Glyndebourne Touring Opera in 1984 when they put on a opera based on his work, "Where the Wild Things Are." This promotional poster shows his set design for the company's production of Ravel's "l'Heure Espagnole." More
New York: Latham Litho & Printing Co., 1917. Original poster mounted on linen. Color lithograph. 40 3/4"x 27 1/2". This WWI poster features the Statue of Liberty holding her torch and a Red Cross shield protecting a wounded soldier. Minor tears to top margin. More
Paris: Ets. Ruckert & Co. L. Godde Sr. 1918. Poster mounted to linen. Color lithograph. 55" x 38 3/4" Beautiful WWI poster shows a woman sitting on a boat, holding a French flag, with various battleships in the background. Title translates to "Everyone give to the fund for the remembrance of the French sailors" More
1990. Offset Lithograph. 58 x 42 inches. Large, proof before letters, promotional poster for "Some Americans Abroad" a comedy by Richard Nelson. Shakespeare holds the excited crowds a bey with a British flag. Poster is in good condition, but has been stored rolled and unlined. Edward Sorel was born in the Bronx in 1929. He is a beloved cartoonist and graphic designer. More
Paris: 1916. Original poster. Lithograph. 47 x 31.25 inches. More
Just a note to tell you I received "The Hierarchie of the Blessed Angells" yesterday in fine shape and I am very happy with such a fine copy. Best regards
What a great help your staff was. Book arrived Thursday in condition as described and I say multumesc, that's thank you in Romania.