World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943). Folded, Fine/Very Fine. OWI Poster No. 79(16" X 22.25") "Th...

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World War II Propaganda (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943). Folded, Fine/Very Fine. OWI Poster No. 79(16" X 22.25") "The United Nations fight for Freedom," Leslie Ragan Artwork.
Presented in this lot is a poster designed by Leslie Ragan depicting various military forces collaborating under flying flags, symbolizing the "United Nations." Coined in 1942 to denote the Allied nations, the term preceded the official formation of the U.N. in 1945, supplanting the "League of Nations." An unrestored poster that displays signs of use. May include minor edge and fold wear, slight creases and smudges, mostly unobtrusive scuffs, pinpoint crossfold separation, small fold separation, tiny chips at the bottom left corner, light surface rippling, subtle image ghosting, or a noticeable amount of faint staining throughout.


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