Five Rare Books for Collectors: War Posters

Highlights from Heritage Auctions' June 6 The Art of War: Historical & Political Posters auction include:

* World War I recruiting poster (U.S. Navy, 1917), 26.5" X 40.5", I Want You for the Navy. The work of Howard Chandler Christy, war illustrator and creator of the famous 'Christy Girls'. 

* World War I recruitment poster, ca. 1915 - 1918, 27.5" X 41.25", You are Wanted by U.S. Army.
Created by K.M. Bara, this World War I recruitment poster displays a commanding image of an army officer, possibly General John J. Pershing.

* World War II propaganda poster (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943), 28.5" X 40", Keep 'Em Shooting!

* World War II British propaganda poster (National Savings Committee, ca. 1943), 20" X 29.5", Wings for Victory More Savings - More Wings. Frank Wootton artwork of RAF Lancasters.

* World War II propaganda poster (U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942), 22" X 32", In the Air Crew Teamwork Wins