Lot 21


Buy bonds at London County & Westminster Bank (Paris) Ltd. F.Bouisset 1859-1925 painter graphic designer book illustrator poster artist. known for posters for Maggi and Lefecer-Utile, LuLu. Print by Vaugirard, Paris. Back in 1917 and 1918, the French government issued "Emprunt de la Libération" (liberty loans) to raise money for its involvement in World War I (1914-18). The loans was particularly subscribed to citizens but also interest groups (such as banks and investors) with interest to financially support the Allied war effort. The loans worked similar to the American "liberty bonds" from which we also have many vintage posters. This is quite the unusual world war one poster as two different soldiers from two different countries are seen on the same poster. Flanked by two English soldiers (one ready to throw a hand grenade another firing his rifle) is a French soldier waving his hat as a sign of victory is the middle. Notice how the soldiers stand on the battlefield together with eksplosions around them pointing towards a common enemy. "On les a" written on poster can be translated into "We got them" which seems like a suitable battle cry for the Allies when they knew the war came to a victorious close. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
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Dimensions:
- 31.5" x 47" Condition:
- Very Good Condition with some of the poster having an accordion look from the shrink-wrap. We took it off so it can lay back out. There are some minor tears from age and display.
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