Prelude to War (War Activities Committee, 1943). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Documentary. Narrated by Walter Huston and ...

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Prelude to War (War Activities Committee, 1943). Half Sheet (22" X 28") Style B. Documentary. Narrated by Walter Huston and Anthony Veiller. Directed by Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak. This rare Style B half sheet was done by the artist, Arthur Szyk. Szyk was famous for his brilliant anti-Axis caricatures in World War II. The poster has edge wear with tears and chips, and a strong vertical fold down the center. There is scattered soiling and light stain spots, and there is color fading. Mussolini, Hitler and Tojo portrayed as gangsters. Good/Very Good.

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