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Propaganda & War Posters => Show Us Your Collection => Topic started by: ChristianM80 on April 12, 2015, 02:23:52 AM
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I am new to the forum so thought I would start off by uploading my collection.
I also have a few of these for sale... enjoy... :)
(http://s3.postimg.cc/76jfd38oz/Mjolnir_Poster.jpg)
(http://s3.postimg.cc/uucveek77/Anton_Edited.jpg)
(http://s8.postimg.cc/kojymbxl1/k2od.jpg)
(http://s10.postimg.cc/wjp86tjex/20140325_105659.jpg)
(http://s11.postimg.cc/sefsi4clf/Legion_Nederland_Poster.jpg)
(http://s15.postimg.cc/y2kra5rff/Anton_Poster.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/5urqi5n5b/Felles_Front_Mot_Bolsjevismen.jpg)
(http://s9.postimg.cc/70kr7nq9b/FRONTZORG_HH_Auction_Poster_2014.jpg)
(http://s16.postimg.cc/ad4ywam6t/ILS_DONNENT_LEUR_SANG.jpg)
(http://s29.postimg.cc/vripg3e47/IMG_5303.jpg)
(http://s21.postimg.cc/8abq7mmtz/IMG_5367.jpg)
(http://s30.postimg.cc/6ipsdr4gx/IMG_5456.jpg)
(http://s16.postimg.cc/6neiuvp3p/Nederlander.jpg)
(http://s3.postimg.cc/6hx98amrn/neuy.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/w11d3nx4f/skijager.jpg)
(http://s1.postimg.cc/8acktlmjj/W_SS_Anton.jpg)
(http://s27.postimg.cc/kh6otr0jn/W_SS_Manche.jpg)
(http://s30.postimg.cc/mm7baocbl/IMG_5365.jpg)
(http://s29.postimg.cc/g1xjwj6ef/IMG_5364.jpg)
(http://s15.postimg.cc/l6l7cy3vf/S012569.jpg)
(http://s11.postimg.cc/8uxf3j9oj/poster_studenten1.jpg)
(http://s21.postimg.cc/jv3zfqvpz/WS_1.jpg)
(http://s2.postimg.cc/jsrbmet9l/WS_2.jpg)
These last two are brochures, although both were made
as posters as well.
(http://s23.postimg.cc/j1dx2fvt7/Bwss.jpg)
(http://s4.postimg.cc/fl79wcwx9/Norge_Leaflet.jpg)
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Hey Christian,
welcome1 again to the forum! Glad to see that it all went smoothly for you!
And a great looking SS poster... wow... talk about a piece of history right there.
Cant wait to see more, too.
Jeff
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Welcome - looking forward to seeing more
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Thankyou Jeff and CSM for your kind words....
I hope you enjoy looking at these pieces of history as much as I do.
I have another 5 or so in the pipeline that I am looking to acquire soon,
amongst them happens to be my HOLY GRAIL poster... thumbsup.gif
PS... Apologies as I just realised I had posted these in the Movie Poster
area of the forum, so please feel free to relocate the thread to the appropriate
area if required... thumbup
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Zowie! It's an amazing collection. Wow---that these things survived, and in such marvelous condition, is phenomenal. Bravo, and welcome.
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These are really great! Thanks for sharing with us.
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I can honestly say I have never seen bullets used as poster weights!
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welcome1 ChristianM80, those are wonderful posters, can't wait to see more!!! What is your Holy Grail poster?
I can honestly say I have never seen bullets used as poster weights!
I didn't notice this until you pointed it out. Must be a first here?!?
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I am new to the forum so thought I would start off by uploading my collection.
I also have a few of these for sale... enjoy... :)
(http://s3.postimg.org/76jfd38oz/Mjolnir_Poster.jpg)
This is quite something. Do you know what this is? A recruitment poster ?
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Glad to see you all set up Christian!!! Magnificent collection!!!! Top Shelf indeed!!! notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
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Glad to see you all set up Christian!!! Magnificent collection!!!! Top Shelf indeed!!! notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
Here, here!!
cheers
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;D The only thing I had close at hand at the time... As I usually use books or coasters.
The rounds are inert / not live and cannot be fired, just in case you were wondering... gun1
I can honestly say I have never seen bullets used as poster weights!
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Yes, this is a recruitment poster for the Waffen SS, saying that you can join up on your 17th birthday.
This is one of the iconic propaganda / recruitment posters of the war by the well known artist, Hans Schweitzer.
He always signed his works as 'Mjölnir', which also happens to be the name of Thor's hammer...
They are quite rare and usually are found with different recruitment office addresses along the bottom.
This is quite something. Do you know what this is? A recruitment poster ?
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Thankyou... thumbup
The Holy Grail poster I would prefer to keep secret for the time being until such time as I have
it in hand as I do not want to jinx anything... I have yet to pay for it along with some others
I have lined up to add to the collection. thumbsup.gif
welcome1 ChristianM80, those are wonderful posters, can't wait to see more!!! What is your Holy Grail poster?
I didn't notice this until you pointed it out. Must be a first here?!?
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Thanks Michael...
Much appreciate you recommending this site to me... thumbup
Thankyou also to Jeff.... thumbup
Glad to see you all set up Christian!!! Magnificent collection!!!! Top Shelf indeed!!! notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif
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Yes, this is a recruitment poster for the Waffen SS, saying that you can join up on your 17th birthday.
This is one of the iconic propaganda / recruitment posters of the war by the well known artist, Hans Schweitzer.
He always signed his works as 'Mjölnir', which also happens to be the name of Thor's hammer...
They are quite rare and usually are found with different recruitment office addresses along the bottom.
Thank you, very interesting :) I have always been a bit obsessed with WW2, but more on the reading side rather than collecting. The history is a bit too heavy for me, I still find these images very scary.. :P but I can certainly appreciate your posters, they are really quite something. Congrats thumbsup.gif
:)
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Thankyou...
I also try to find period images of the posters.
(http://s13.postimg.org/9vo0nrmgn/waffen_SSplakat.jpg)
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Hi Christian. I love the posters - do you have a hard time importing/exporting/selling them because of the swastika images, etc? I know there are national regulations against that sort of thing in some countries, not sure how extensive and how the implementation is done though.
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Thankyou...
I also try to find period images of the posters.
(http://s13.postimg.org/9vo0nrmgn/waffen_SSplakat.jpg)
Thanks a lot for sharing that image. You might have changed my mind about collecting these posters. As unsettling and upsetting they might be for me, I see why it would be important to preserve them. It is our history after all. Good for you for putting these images and posters together.
Thanks again
R
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Thankyou.. thumbup
Not really a hard time in importing them here in Australia as we have not banned any of the National Socialist imagery.
Although I did return a poster to a dealer in Germany that turned out to be a reproduction and that was held up over
there in customs for 5 - 6 weeks... eyeroll They have some big name militaria dealers over there that can easily sell
the stuff, although bringing it back into Germany is problematic.......for obvious reasons.
Hi Christian. I love the posters - do you have a hard time importing/exporting/selling them because of the swastika images, etc? I know there are national regulations against that sort of thing in some countries, not sure how extensive and how the implementation is done though.
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That is precisely why I do it....For the love of history and wanting to preserve as many of these as possible.
Since I was young I had always been fascinated by the propaganda poster artworks, although I had not idea
I would one day own an original, let alone the amount I have acquired...
Thanks a lot for sharing that image. You might have changed my mind about collecting these posters. As unsettling and upsetting they might be for me, I see why it would be important to preserve them. It is our history after all. Good for you for putting these images and posters together.
Thanks again
R
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This one is the biggest I have in terms of Propaganda Posters (I have several large film posters also)...
It measures in at 154cm x 119.5cm.........A real wall filler!!!! and the colours just pop! I love it...
It was also one of, if not the cheapest poster I have acquired. Not many competitors at the auction thankfully. :)
(http://s16.postimg.cc/ad4ywam6t/ILS_DONNENT_LEUR_SANG.jpg)
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It measures in at 154cm x 119.5cm.........A real wall filler!!!!
This size is known around these parts as a Thierry hates "French Grande"
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Nice posters for sure! thumbsup.gif
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This one is the biggest I have in terms of Propaganda Posters (I have several large film posters also)...
It measures in at 154cm x 119.5cm.........A real wall filler!!!! and the colours just pop! I love it...
It was also one of, if not the cheapest poster I have acquired. Not many competitors at the auction thankfully. :)
(http://s16.postimg.org/ad4ywam6t/ILS_DONNENT_LEUR_SANG.jpg)
I just saw this thread for the first time now... as I was browsing your collection above this is the one that really jumped out at me. I was pleased to see you call it out below. It's arresting for sure -- I can only imagine more so in person.
I have a few WWII propaganda posters, anti-US/capitalism and anti-Bolshevic posters. I'll see if I can dig some up...
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Here is one I tracked down a while back -- really interesting as the paper is machine cut diagonally on the top and bottom. As if it wasn't eye catching enough!
Krwawe Fale bolszewizmu (Bloody Waves of Bolshevism) 1944
(not my poster by the way, just a random pic from the inter webs)
(http://www.desa.pl/assets/drgalleries/19651/big_3AP_018.jpg)
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That is precisely why I do it....For the love of history and wanting to preserve as many of these as possible.
Since I was young I had always been fascinated by the propaganda poster artworks, although I had not idea
I would one day own an original, let alone the amount I have acquired...
These are such strong and powerful images... pure propaganda at some of their finest.. not only for their image but the message that was being sent to fellow Germans and the young students to show them the "pros" of becoming part of the SS.
The propaganda machine was running full bore back then, that's for sure.
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Yes, it was a friend of mine that informed me of the auction that this poster was in in Paris.
I managed to get it for the reserve price, an absolute steal...!!!
It has been backed although it is in rather poor shape with the bad folds as you see
and a few decent size tears that I think happened when the auction house was handling it
and I didn't know about them until I received it.... >:( Hopefully nothing that cannot
be patched up if and when I decide to frame it.
Here is a colour photo of the same poster on a wall in Paris during the war!
(http://s18.postimg.cc/gm0cwmwt5/DVT.jpg)
I think I have seen that anti-Bolshevik poster before, although
there are so many that it is hard to keep track at times.
I am hoping one day to put together a comprehensive book
on Axis propaganda posters that will include period images
of the same poster if available. It may be an impossible task
although it is a long-term goal.
Thankyou for all the kind comments gents... thumbup
I just saw this thread for the first time now... as I was browsing your collection above this is the one that really jumped out at me. I was pleased to see you call it out below. It's arresting for sure -- I can only imagine more so in person.
I have a few WWII propaganda posters, anti-US/capitalism and anti-Bolshevic posters. I'll see if I can dig some up...
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Christian.. how amazing you found not only a same poster that was up on a wall during the war..but one IN COLOR!
That's incredible!!
And an added perk to your historical record of this poster.
clap clap clap
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Christian.. how amazing you found not only a same poster that was up on a wall during the war..but one IN COLOR!
That's incredible!!
And an added perk to your historical record of this poster.
clap clap clap
Cheers Jeff,
Yes I have amassed a decent database of period images showing propaganda posters.
Although I am always on the lookout for more, especially ones which depict posters that
I own or that I am after.
Sometimes I luck-out and find a real gem such as this one in colour, which is as you have
said a great historical record to have accompany the real thing. :)
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What is amazing is that any of this stuff has survived
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Thank you for starting this thread Christian. I've enjoyed seeing your posters from the axis perspective and although I find them unsettling they are fine examples of poster art.
Mark
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Fantastic collection and eye. Make that book happen when you can. Seeing the posters in period photos is always a pleasing sight to see. Maybe a teaser booklet released in 2015?!? Well half-kidding because its so much work.
Looking forward to more.... thumbsup.gif & welcome1
Jason
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Some new additions to the stable...
An early Norwegian poster for the 'Den Norske Legion' prior to
its incorporation into the Waffen SS. The Skijager poster I posted
earlier in this thread is when they were already part of the
Waffen SS.
(http://s14.postimg.cc/wpajdoq01/Vi_Seirer.jpg)
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A nice and seldom encountered Dutch SS poster.
(http://s17.postimg.cc/d9tqx4avz/De_Stem_Der_SS.jpg)
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SS recruitment poster.
(http://s22.postimg.cc/thevde99t/Dich_Ruft_Die_SS.jpg)
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Poster for the 'Day of the German Police' - Tag Der Deutschen Polizei.
This one was for the 'SS'.
(http://s27.postimg.cc/7k6ue14b7/TDDP_SS.jpg)
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Recruitment poster for the Hermann Goering Division.
(http://s29.postimg.cc/9807klysn/HG_Division.jpg)
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And one of my Holy Grail posters.... A super rare poster by well known artist Ottomar Anton.
I had only ever seen a smaller size poster and booklet / brochures prior to making contact
with an old collector who had these gems.
They are both A0 size sheets and in rough shape, although I hope to have the smaller of
the two restored using the larger one as a guide as it has pretty much all of the text intact.
An amazing feeling to find one of your must have's..... woohoo
(http://s18.postimg.cc/wuhyygjqh/Anton_P.jpg)
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Fascinating! Nazi memorabilia is awfully tricky though...and I'm not referring to how touchy people might get about it. The main problem it's popularity and therefore the keenness of counterfeiters to feed the market with fakes. It's not an area I've dipped into thus far but a well designed poster is certainly on my tick list.
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And one of my Holy Grail posters.... A super rare poster by well known artist Ottomar Anton.
I had only ever seen a smaller size poster and booklet / brochures prior to making contact
with an old collector who had these gems.
They are both A0 size sheets and in rough shape, although I hope to have the smaller of
the two restored using the larger one as a guide as it has pretty much all of the text intact.
An amazing feeling to find one of your must have's..... woohoo
(http://s18.postimg.org/wuhyygjqh/Anton_P.jpg)
All great pieces, Christian, and the sheer size on this one takes the cake, that's for sure! clap clap clap
Congrats on the latest as well as finding one of your holy grails. Nice job!
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Fascinating! Nazi memorabilia is awfully tricky though...and I'm not referring to how touchy people might get about it. The main problem it's popularity and therefore the keenness of counterfeiters to feed the market with fakes. It's not an area I've dipped into thus far but a well designed poster is certainly on my tick list.
There are literally hundreds of fakes and fantasy pieces for sale on the market.
and the fantasy pieces are easy as they
never existing pre-45 and so its a no brainer.
The fakes for the most part look horrible and 99.9% of them are easy to spot as
there is always something that detracts them from the originals i.e. mistakes in
colour, artwork or text. The fantasy pieces are even easier to spot as they are
not a copy of any known pre-1945 original.
I have only seen a handful that were very well done although ultimately they
were still outed as fakes once detailed examination was done.
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All great pieces, Christian, and the sheer size on this one takes the cake, that's for sure! clap clap clap
Congrats on the latest as well as finding one of your holy grails. Nice job!
Thanks Jeff,
These definitely did some damage to the bank balance although I have missed out
on some gems recently due to hesitating and then regretted it, not this time...!!! ;)
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Thanks Jeff,
These definitely did some damage to the bank balance although I have missed out
on some gems recently due to hesitating and then regretted it, not this time...!!! ;)
And that can sting... I can relate to that, for sure! crying
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The fakes for the most part look horrible and 99.9% of them are easy to spot as
there is always something that detracts them from the originals i.e. mistakes in
colour, artwork or text. The fantasy pieces are even easier to spot as they are
not a copy of any known pre-1945 original.
I have only seen a handful that were very well done although ultimately they
were still outed as fakes once detailed examination was done.
I quite agree Christian, although I was referring to the militaria market as a whole - medals, insignia, posters etc Many might be easy to spot if you are present to examine them closely but the problem is obviously exacerbated by the fact that an increasing numbers of purchases are being made online and at a considerable distance. In that case one simply has to depend upon prior knowledge, the quality of the photographs and the ultimately the reputation and opinion of the auction house/vendor. At that point I prefer to take small risks rather than big ones!
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I've never been a fan of propaganda posters, but this thread is really remarkable.
You have a fascinating collection, Christian.
cheers
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I've never been a fan of propaganda posters, but this thread is really remarkable.
You have a fascinating collection, Christian.
cheers
+ 1
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Any particular reason why the Nazi/SS posters are favourites?
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I quite agree Christian, although I was referring to the militaria market as a whole - medals, insignia, posters etc Many might be easy to spot if you are present to examine them closely but the problem is obviously exacerbated by the fact that an increasing numbers of purchases are being made online and at a considerable distance. In that case one simply has to depend upon prior knowledge, the quality of the photographs and the ultimately the reputation and opinion of the auction house/vendor. At that point I prefer to take small risks rather than big ones!
In any collecting field where big money can be made, fakes and fraudsters are sure to follow.
I collect militaria as well as posters and it can be a minefield... Risk minimisation is for sure the
safe way to go, although to win big you sometimes have to take a gamble now and then.
I usually stick to dealing within the collecting community that I know and dealers that I trust and
so far have not had any major issues.......touch wood! eyeroll
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I've never been a fan of propaganda posters, but this thread is really remarkable.
You have a fascinating collection, Christian.
cheers
Thankyou for your kind words... thumbup
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Any particular reason why the Nazi/SS posters are favourites?
I have always been fascinated by the artwork of the Axis propaganda posters.
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And regardless of subject matter, I find it so fascinating to see what the artists then came up with to SO promote the cause and/or negate those around them that were felt to be the "reason."
Great pieces there, Christian. Let alone saving and being the caretaker of these historical posters for the future. thumbsup.gif
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In any collecting field where big money can be made, fakes and fraudsters are sure to follow.
I usually stick to dealing within the collecting community that I know and dealers that I trust and
so far have not had any major issues.......touch wood! eyeroll
I take the same approach. I too stick to buying from the dealers, auction houses or film shops I know. I might end up paying a little bit more but I know I am buying the real deal.
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A new acquisition...
A very nice work by Mjölnir (Hans Schweitzer).
I don't have it in hand as yet as it is still in transit, coming from San Fran....
Unerschütterlich, kampfentschlossen, siegesgewiß!
Unwavering determination to fight , confident of victory!
(http://s23.postimg.cc/6th70sdff/Mjolnir.jpg)
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That's funny. I never opened this thread because I read "Christian propaganda poster collection." :) I just realized it was someone named Christian.
Great stuff on display. clap clap clap
T
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Whats the size of that one Christian?
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A new acquisition...
A very nice work by Mjölnir (Hans Schweitzer).
I don't have it in hand as yet as it is still in transit, coming from San Fran....
Unerschütterlich, kampfentschlossen, siegesgewiß!
Unwavering determination to fight , confident of victory!
(http://s23.postimg.org/6th70sdff/Mjolnir.jpg)
Another fine score.
Great poster, Christian!!
cheers
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That's funny. I never opened this thread because I read "Christian propaganda poster collection." :) I just realized it was someone named Christian.
Great stuff on display. clap clap clap
T
Bless you my son.... Kidding! ;D No, nothing religious about this thread...
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Whats the size of that one Christian?
This one is 84 x 59cm
A nice size and easy to frame...
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Another fine score.
Great poster, Christian!!
cheers
Thankyou for your kind words as always Jeff.... thumbup
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Yur welcome, Christian.
And the imagery and tag line both go SO well together, too. thumbsup.gif
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I can honestly say I have never seen bullets used as poster weights!
how about shells?
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56630616/APF/lord_of_war_bullet1.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56630616/APF/lord_of_war_bullet2.JPG)
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56630616/APF/Photo%20Apr%2015%2C%2010%2043%2046%20AM.jpg)
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Yur pics arent showing, Jason (or at least on this end).
All good on yur end?
dontknow.gif
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Yur pics arent showing, Jason (or at least on this end).
All good on yur end?
dontknow.gif
showing up for me :/
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Nope.
But maybe tomorrow... ;)
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I'm not seeing them either.
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fixed
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Now they popped, jason. thumbsup.gif
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fixed
Doh.gif
YAY!!
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That photographic Dutch SS poster is chillingly good.
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Sorry to join this thread so late,nice posters man.
Stew
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That's funny. I never opened this thread because I read "Christian propaganda poster collection." :) I just realized it was someone named Christian.
Great stuff on display. clap clap clap
T
Same :)
Stew
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Maybe its possible to change the title of the thread to read "Christian's WW2 Propaganda Poster Collection"
if there are a few people thinking it may be of a religious theme...
Is this possible Jeff......? dontknow.gif
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Maybe better as:
"Christian's not necessarily Christian, in fact non denominational, WW2 Propaganda Poster Collection" ?
(you might need to do that for all your threads)
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Agreed,
Just take my name out of the thread title, less confusion that way.
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Agreed,
Just take my name out of the thread title, less confusion that way.
Will do, Christian. ;)
Jeff
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Will do, Christian. ;)
Jeff
Very much appreciated Jeff, thumbup
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Very much appreciated Jeff, thumbup
cheers, Christian.
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A new arrival....
Another stunning work by Mjölnir...!
"Front und Heimat die Garanten des Sieges"
"The Frontline and the Home Country Are the Guarantors for Victory"
This is the sellers image I am using,
I have this one in a tube at the moment
amongst about 30+ others due to limited
space.
(http://s8.postimg.cc/bwkmj2e6t/IMG_2965.jpg)
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What a great looking poster, Christian!!
Congrats on another for your collection.
thumbsup.gif
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Many thanks Jeff... thumbup
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The newest addition...
This one took 15 weeks to arrive from the date the seller posted it
so god only knows where the heck it has been in the meantime.
It seems the postal network the world over has gone downhill....
I had given it up as lost until it arrived yesterday... Thankfully in one piece.
So wie wir kämpfen Arbeite du für den sieg!
Like we fight - You too must work for the victory!
(http://s24.postimg.cc/67pxm87l1/PL1.jpg)
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Good lord! The most I've had to wait is two weeks for a supposedly three day delivery. And I felt every second of the additional eleven days...
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The newest addition...
This one took 15 weeks to arrive from the date the seller posted it
so god only knows where the heck it has been in the meantime.
It seems the postal network the world over has gone downhill....
I had given it up as lost until it arrived yesterday... Thankfully in one piece.
So wie wir kämpfen Arbeite du für den sieg!
Like we fight - You too must work for the victory!
(http://s24.postimg.org/67pxm87l1/PL1.jpg)
Christian, yet another powerful find, telling one to work for "the cause."
And 15 weeks!! OMG, I would have thought that parcel had B-lined to inner Mongolia at that point, being carried on the back of a llama. Glad to hear that it finally got to you. thumbsup.gif
Was there anything on the parcel (additional marks, stamps or writing, as an example) that might have suggested it got diverted or lost, for a time?
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Many thanks Jeff.... thumbup
Yes it was a big relief to see it arrive after all this time.
It may well have come via Mongolia judging by the condition
of the poster tube... Both ends were caved in and the tube
itself had been crushed and bent...
Thankfully the poster was not seriously damaged other
than maybe a crease here and there.
There were no stamps or markings other than a sticker
from Australian customs stating that they had received
the tube in that condition and that they had done their
best to repair it so that it could continue on its way to me.
Bit of a botched job on the repair if you ask me, if you call
a bit of tape 'repair work'.... eyeroll
Just happy to have it safely at home...
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must have been sent surface mail.
Where did it originate from? Australia?
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Sounds like typical, crappy "repair" work from the postal carrier, Christian.
Seems no country is immune to bad handling and idiots working for the respective postal services. :-\
Glad to hear, tho, that the poster was not much worse for wear and that it got to you safely and in one piece.
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must have been sent surface mail.
Where did it originate from? Australia?
The poster was sent from Hannover, Germany to Melbourne, Australia.
Usually takes no more than a week and a half to two weeks tops for
packages from Europe....
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Oh sorry, didn't realise you were in Oz.
It would have been surface mail.
Ive had many from Europe take a few months., and comes via BOAT in whatever roundabout way they can make it work.
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The poster was sent from Hannover, Germany to Melbourne, Australia.
Usually takes no more than a week and a half to two weeks tops for
packages from Europe....
What service (speed & handling) did you choose and pay for, Christian?
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Sounds like typical, crappy "repair" work from the postal carrier, Christian.
Seems no country is immune to bad handling and idiots working for the respective postal services. :-\
Glad to hear, tho, that the poster was not much worse for wear and that it got to you safely and in one piece.
Your right on there Jeff... Nobody in the postal service seems to give a damn about
taking care with parcels these days... I dare say if you put a fragile sticker on a parcel
they would go out of their way to kick it around.
I know that there was a postal strike over in Germany just prior to my poster being sent,
although I know other collectors that still received items well before me. Mine must have
been stuck in a depot somewhere all these weeks just gathering dust...
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I didn't think it would be surface mail as the shipping cost 42 euro....
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ouch! no, it sure shouldn't be surface.
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Picked this one up in an online auction in Germany over the weekend.
A nice airbrushed design that I couldn't resist.
(http://s22.postimg.cc/g9dzc74a9/457_3.jpg)
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Simply outstanding, and once again, such a powerful image of that dark time.
Congrats, Christian. thumbup
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Very cool! well balanced design.
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Very nice. I also saw that one come up for sale in Berlin and was almost, almost tempted Christian. Alas I fear that we might be 'bumping' into each other in auction very soon! But once I have a couple of good ones under my belt, I shall almost certainly be leaving the field clear for you...
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Much appreciated guys...
It was one I really wanted as I lived in Heidelberg for 18 months in the early 2000's
and really liked this piece with the old ruined castle in the background.
From the description this one has a cardboard backing which is not ideal,
although you have take them as they come when they are this old.
Cheers. cheers
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Haha, well I would not have gone for this one had it not been for the Heidelberg
connection which swayed me.
This one was on the cheaper end of the spectrum, only 260 euro after starting
price of 200 euro.
Someone else counterbid me twice but they lost interest pretty quickly.
Very nice. I also saw that one come up for sale in Berlin and was almost, almost tempted Christian. Alas I fear that we might be 'bumping' into each other in auction very soon! But once I have a couple of good ones under my belt, I shall almost certainly be leaving the field clear for you...
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Haha, well I would not have gone for this one had it not been for the Heidelberg
connection which swayed me.
This one was on the cheaper end of the spectrum, only 260 euro after starting
price of 200 euro.
Someone else counterbid me twice but they lost interest pretty quickly.
Good job, Christian.
Glad this found its way to you. clap clap clap clap
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Many thanks Jeff.... thumbup
Good job, Christian.
Glad this found its way to you. clap clap clap clap
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Alas I fear that we might be 'bumping' into each other in auction very soon! But once I have a couple of good ones under my belt, I shall almost certainly be leaving the field clear for you...
BEWARE, IT IS AN ADDICTION...!!!..... ONCE YOU START, ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP... devil 2
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The poster was sent from Hannover, Germany to Melbourne, Australia.
Ill be in Melbourne soon, look out, and lock up your posters (or not)
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Picked this one up in an online auction in Germany over the weekend.
A nice airbrushed design that I couldn't resist.
(http://s22.postimg.org/g9dzc74a9/457_3.jpg)
I am always struck by how modern, almost cutting edge this poster looks. It exhudes pride. I am reading Albert Speer's books, I am now with Spandau: The Secret Diaries. It is fascinating to read how the propaganda Ministry became one of the most powerful Ministries for the party.
I assume this is dated as the poster says June 1938. Just weeks after the invation of Austria. Maybe I am reading too much into it but I see this poster as an exceptional example of Nazi propaganda.
Happy for you
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Many thanks for your kind words.
Coincidentally, Albert Speer was born in Mannheim which is just down the road from Heidelberg.
After his release from Spandau he lived in Heidelberg, not too far from the castle depicted in
this poster... Heidelberger Schloss!
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Wonderful poster.
The lack of eyeballs gives it a surrealistic, almost eerie look.
How big is it?
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Wonderful poster.
The lack of eyeballs gives it a surrealistic, almost eerie look.
How big is it?
Cheers,
This one is 88cm x 66.6cm
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Cheers,
This one is 88cm x 66.6cm
Great size!
Many thanks for your kind words.
Coincidentally, Albert Speer was born in Mannheim which is just down the road from Heidelberg.
After his release from Spandau he lived in Heidelberg, not too far from the castle depicted in
this poster... Heidelberger Schloss!
Really?! That is such a coincidence!! I was wondering if the castle was real or just an artistic addition. I find Albert Speer a rather fascinating mind to read. Just like your poster. Hope you don't mind me saying that it is my favourite so far.
Well done.
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BEWARE, IT IS AN ADDICTION...!!!..... ONCE YOU START, ITS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP... devil 2
Like any aspect of the poster hobby, I'm thinking, right, Christian?
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Like any aspect of the poster hobby, I'm thinking, right, Christian?
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Your not wrong there Jeff...
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Is there a better example of Nazi eugenics out there, very poignant poster dude.
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Is there a better example of Nazi eugenics out there, very poignant poster dude.
Agreed.
...uhm.. regret now I didn't get the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics Olympics poster. I really like that one too ..
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Rosa, would you mind awfully delaying your rush to acquire Nazi poster memorabilia until I've at least secured mine? You know how much we British love queueing...
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Rosa, would you mind awfully delaying your rush to acquire Nazi poster memorabilia until I've at least secured mine? You know how much we British love queueing...
More than happy to leave them all to Christian and you Sir.... ;)
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Just one or two will suffice. The problem is, would one ever have the guts to display any of 'em? My wife is already raising her eyebrows of disbelief to their uttermost height. However I intend to have secured mine by the end of November. The game's afoot!
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Due to moving house I only recently got around to unwrapping this one and to
my pleasant surprise I realised it was not a poster after all, but the original
artwork which is on a thicker card material.
I have never seen this work before and who knows if any of the posters that were
made from this original ever survived given that it was a pre-war event.
I had misinterpreted the German description on this lot while at auction and have
since realised that they did describe it as being the original work.
I am even happier now having added this to the collection.
I will hopefully have some new additions to show before Xmas too!
(http://s22.postimg.cc/g9dzc74a9/457_3.jpg)
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That's an amazing and vibrant piece, Christian, let alone it being the original artwork!! faint2.gif
Congrats on you getting it for your collection. I see it's signed on the left border.
Is the name Egon P Lampea? Or Egon Plampea?
'Tis beautiful and powerful imagery!! thumbsup.gif
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WOW
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wow it was painted/airbrushed? and it wasnt a print!
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Tadah!! I still find it scary though. But boy. It does tell the story...snd history!
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Many thanks Jeff,
Yes the artist was Egon Plamper.
Here is an extract from the auction description for this piece.
Reichsstudententag Heidelberg , 21st - 25th June 1938.
Design for a poster. Spray technique with gouache on strong cardboard.
In the left margin signed. 88 x 60.5cm.
Egon Plamper ( 1913-1982 ) has emerged after 1945 mainly as a
book illustrator
I have been unable to find any more information about Egon Plamper
other than the above, that he was a book illustrator post-war.
Cheers.... thumbup
That's an amazing and vibrant piece, Christian, let alone it being the original artwork!! faint2.gif
Congrats on you getting it for your collection. I see it's signed on the left border.
Is the name Egon P Lampea? Or Egon Plampea?
'Tis beautiful and powerful imagery!! thumbsup.gif
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Sounds like Herr Plamper continued to do illustration, after the war (and who knows if he was "asked" to do pieces like this for the Reich).
It would also be interesting to find more examples of his work, and to see if his style carried over into that other work? Or if he changed artistic styles very much.
Congrats again, Christian.
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Two new and rare additions by the artist Ottomar Anton....!!!
The quintessential poster for the WAFFEN-SS and the most famous!
I have been after one of these for ages and finally can call this one mine.
One of these sold a few years ago at auction for $9500 USD which I guess
is still peanuts in terms of what some posters go for these days.
This is easily the new centrepiece of the collection.
(http://s28.postimg.cc/5g3az9h5p/DVP09_THX.jpg)
This was the other one I picked up and a very rare find in any condition.
It is a SS foreign volunteer recruitment poster for Bosnian-Croat's.
It has water damage and I believe it has been mounted on card of some
sort, although I will be hoping I can have this one restored to a point
where it is going to look good on display.
(http://s23.postimg.cc/u1lmxcnej/H0579_L47485903.jpg)
An early Christmas present for me... thumbsup.gif
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Beautiful and iconic, both, Christian! Congrats again, with these latest poster adds. thumbsup.gif
I didnt think that dark area on the 2nd one was water damage, when i first looked at the image. The shade of brown going all the way across made me think it was the artwork in some way.
But that stain should wash out pretty nicely (unless the glue that was used to attach it to the board makes it a little more difficult). But here's hoping the adhesive used was water based. Then it could be much smoother sailing.
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This is easily the new centrepiece of the collection.
(http://s28.postimg.org/5g3az9h5p/DVP09_THX.jpg)
That is a stunning work of art, so dramatic and bold.
Wow. Congratulations.
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Many thanks Jeff,
Yes I hope it is not too difficult to have the restoration work done.
I would hope to have it restored to look similar to this one if possible.
(http://s8.postimg.org/bjit9y4th/BK0069aaaa.jpg)
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Here's hoping that it washes up nicely for you, too, Christian. :D
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Great stuff Christian, you have one heck of a collection shaping up.
Out of curiosity do you get a hard time sometimes for collecting what you do, and how do you respond?
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Many thanks Vick...
This year has been probably my best so far in terms of top items added to the poster
side of the collection.
In answer to your question, the only one who gives me a hard time is my wife.... ;D
Seriously though, I obviously don't go out and advertise the fact that I collect what I
do, although I know many other militaria collectors who love this stuff as do I.
Let me clarify that it is the history that I love and not the ideology.
Nothing gives me greater pleasure than having a piece of history in my hands
and knowing that I am helping preserve it for future generations.
Cheers.
Great stuff Christian, you have one heck of a collection shaping up.
Out of curiosity do you get a hard time sometimes for collecting what you do, and how do you respond?
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I have never seen that hat before...which uniform is that one? Summer?
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I have never seen that hat before...which uniform is that one? Summer?
It is a grey Fez as used by the Bosnian / Muslim Handschar Division. (Yes, the SS used Muslim's as foreign volunteers).
Here is an original Grey Fez, although they also came in Red too...
(http://www.collectorsmilitaria.com/img/080510ssgreenfez/greenssfez1.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1973-116-11,_Waffen-SS,_13._Gebirgs-Div._%22Handschar%22.jpg)
Some information about the unit...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Waffen_Mountain_Division_of_the_SS_Handschar_(1st_Croatian)
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Let me clarify that it is the history that I love and not the ideology.
Nothing gives me greater pleasure than having a piece of history in my hands
and knowing that I am helping preserve it for future generations.
Cheers.
you are preaching to the choir my friend. I can certainly relate, although on this side of the world its much more difficult (see expensive) to get my hands on original German material. I know there are also some symbols that may be more difficult to import in certain countries as well. To me its clear that the German, Polish etc, material is simply much harder to find so more sought out. Of course there are people that might just take things the wrong way, too. Keep it up !
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Many thanks Vick...
This year has been probably my best so far in terms of top items added to the poster
side of the collection.
In answer to your question, the only one who gives me a hard time is my wife.... ;D
Seriously though, I obviously don't go out and advertise the fact that I collect what I
do, although I know many other militaria collectors who love this stuff as do I.
Let me clarify that it is the history that I love and not the ideology.
Nothing gives me greater pleasure than having a piece of history in my hands
and knowing that I am helping preserve it for future generations.
Cheers.
Couldnt agree with you more, Christian. Regardless of the material, we are all caretakers, preserving items for the next generation to come along, and hopefully continue to pass it forward, for years to come. :)
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there used to be a physical store in Menora in Perth (yes, thatsthe suburbn name and yes named after a Menora, and yes a Nazi memorabilia store, and yes its a small Jewish part of perth.
Cripes.
Anyway I used to live in Menora in the 90's.
My then Wife (now ex) had some books, that were actually bound newspapers from Finland during the war. Her Grandfather fought against the Russians (and Nazi's?) sorry I am not good with history. But he bought them to Australia, large volumes of newspapers which seemed to be propaganda from Germany about how great Hitler was.
Anyway we tried to find info on them (this was early days of internet access and it was more difficult.
But we took them into this store, as iot was meters from our house.
The bloke had at least one German Shepard/Alsatian dog, and inside was VERY scary (to me). Flags and weapons etc etc.
He was very interested in buying them, but wouldn't value them, and they weren't for sale, my ex wanted to keep as her grandfather had died and it was about all he bought over from Finland.
Anyway, this story was more about how freaky this bloody shop was in the area it was in.
Good place to live, and my name helped :)
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It is a grey Fez as used by the Bosnian / Muslim Handschar Division. (Yes, the SS used Muslim's as foreign volunteers).
Here is an original Grey Fez, although they also came in Red too...
(http://www.collectorsmilitaria.com/img/080510ssgreenfez/greenssfez1.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f7/Bundesarchiv_Bild_146-1973-116-11,_Waffen-SS,_13._Gebirgs-Div._%22Handschar%22.jpg)
Some information about the unit...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Waffen_Mountain_Division_of_the_SS_Handschar_(1st_Croatian)
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Most helpful. I have learnt something new today. Thank you for the education!
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So you bought those posters Christian? Let me let you into a little secret. I had researched that auction ages ago and decided upon my targets but I was so distracted with my son's recent health worries that when I signed in to bid on the day I made one fatal error.
...I realised with horror that I had forgotten to take account of the European time zone being an hour ahead us the UK and missed everything I wanted! Simple schoolboy error caused by copying and pasting lot details without remembering to adjust the start time. I won't be doing that again!
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So you bought those posters Christian? Let me let you into a little secret. I had researched that auction ages ago and decided upon my targets but I was so distracted with my son's recent health worries that when I signed in to bid on the day I made one fatal error.
...I realised with horror that I had forgotten to take account of the European time zone being an hour ahead us the UK and missed everything I wanted! Simple schoolboy error caused by copying and pasting lot details without remembering to adjust the start time. I won't be doing that again!
There were quite a few fakes in the auction too... A friend of mine tried to have them removed but they
were auctioned nonetheless. Someone paid a lot for fakes unfortunately.
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There were quite a few fakes in the auction too... A friend of mine tried to have them removed but they
were auctioned nonetheless. Someone paid a lot for fakes unfortunately.
Grrrr.. that is really terrible. moron1
Did they reply back to your friend saying that they believed the items in question to be genuine? In any case, if there was any kind of question, one would think the auction would have pulled them - at least this go around - in order to check the items' provenance.
How did your friend ID those particular items as fakes? And what kinds of items were they?
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Grrrr.. that is really terrible. moron1
Did they reply back to your friend saying that they believed the items in question to be genuine? In any case, if there was any kind of question, one would think the auction would have pulled them - at least this go around - in order to check the items' provenance.
How did your friend ID those particular items as fakes? And what kinds of items were they?
Yes they did reply stating that their experts had deemed them to be genuine. Doh.gif
That auction house is the biggest for militaria and as such many dealers use it as a way of getting rid of their
dodgy stock. It is unfortunate, but when looking through their catalogue it is not unlike walking through a
minefield, you have to know your stuff that is for sure.
My friend had seen several of the items on offer in the past and knew they were bad. He also had a chance
to view quite a few of the lots prior to the auction. These were posters and uniform items.
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So it sounds like even the auction house "experts" are sometimes turning a blind eye, too, to submitted items. eyeroll
Especially if so called "questionables" are reappearing every so often.
And then there are those winning bidders at home right now with a nice fake in their possession.
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whats even more disgusting is your lack of sharing the auction dates/information in advance of the actual auction, and to me, in particular! :-X ;) ;D
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Fakes eh? Well perhaps it was a blessing I missed out then! Not something one expects from a leading auction house. I did wonder when doing my research why a number of items had been in previous sales but failed and yet been reintroduced. I think at least one poster was in for the third time! However, some of those that failed were I think framed. The question is are the vendors trying to hide something or the buyers unable to see the information they need? One of the posters I wanted was the badly damaged one of the standard.
If you could PM the lot numbers of those that you believed to be definite fakes Christian, I'd be much obliged. I'd be interested to see whether we shared the same doubts!
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A new arrival...
A rare poster that was also made as a postcard.
I have only seen fakes of this available until I found this gem...
'Tag der Deutschen Polizei'
Day of the German Police
Large size = 84 x 118 (A0).
(http://s11.postimg.cc/abqg14j2b/TDDP_SSa.jpg)
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A wonderful and another powerful piece, Christian. clap clap
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Many thanks Jeff...
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Christian, what do the letters above 1941, in the upper right, mean?
Almost looks like whw?
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Christian, what do the letters above 1941, in the upper right, mean?
Almost looks like whw?
WHW is the acronym for 'Winterhilfswerk' or Winter Relief.
It was a rally to raise funds for you guessed it, 'Winter Relief', and to recognise the service of
the police and secret police forces at the front...
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Danke, Christian.
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Danke, Christian.
Bitte schön. thumbup
I already had this 'Day of the German Police' poster in the collection.
(http://s27.postimg.cc/7k6ue14b7/TDDP_SS.jpg)
There are others around which I would like to add to collection if and
when I see them available.
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Bitte schön. thumbup
I already had this 'Day of the German Police' poster in the collection.
(http://s27.postimg.org/7k6ue14b7/TDDP_SS.jpg)
There are others around which I would like to add to collection if and
when I see them available.
Christian.. this is another amazing looking piece.
Who is the artist? I can't make out the handwriting.
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Hi Jeff,
The artist I believe is R. Seyfried, whom I have not been able to find
any information on.
He did a whole series of 'Day of the German Police posters'.
These are in the Bundesarchiv collection in Berlin.
(http://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dev02/barchpic/2007/06-29/fd/5f/b2/athene-5a05wat3woo1b62jhlz1_layout.jpg)
(http://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dev02/barchpic/2007/06-29/f0/1f/b1/athene-52mihtpbee8xgetxbbb_layout.jpg)
(http://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dev05/barchpic/2007/06-28/6d/60/44/athene-53wvm7kib5010i3kbi03_layout.jpg)
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Is the last name possibly Siegfried?
I can see how the writing sort of looks that way (your initial spelling). And I noticed on the other images you posted that they identify the artist as "R Sigfrid." When I took German, I never saw the Siegfried name spelled that way, tho.
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That is what I initially thought too... Siegfried!
However I had seen from multiple sources that it was 'Seyfried', which I don't think looks correct.
I would be inclined to think that the Bundesarchiv are closer to the correct name.
Unfortunately there are many artists from this period that there is little to no information on.
Many posters printed in occupied countries such as Norway and the Netherlands actually have
far better records of who the posters were by, the sizes they came in and how many were printed
during the war. The Norwegian records are second to none in this regard, although I wish they
had as extensive information about posters from other occupied countries as well as Germany itself.
Unfortunately so much information was lost or destroyed in Germany so records are few and far
between.
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Hey Christian, last night I wrote to the Stiftung Deutsches Historisches Museum in Berlin, which also has a copy of this poster.
I got a reply from the archivist there this morning.
She wrote:
"Thank you for your request. Unfortunately the artist of the poster is not known. We are sorry to not be able to help you.
Best regards"
It's curious too, because the signature is rather boldly written on the lower right. But maybe they arent wanting to make a guess without being 100% certain? dontknow.gif
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The more I look at the signature it does look like Siegfried....
I cannot be 100% certain either given the way the signature is written and
the lack of any information to confirm this.
Even Ottomar Anton had little to no information written about him and he was
a prolific artist before, during and after the war. There was no known photo of
him either until a colleague of mine made contact with his grandson.
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Here ya go. Hope this helps looks to be "Sigfrid" http://www.od43.com/Genuine_1941_SS_Police_Poster.html
And i just noticed. On the side of the pictures you posted it says grakfiker sigfrid r.
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Nevermind my last post...lol. My reading comprehension is horrible it seems and missed Jeffs post above noting the "grafiker sigfrid r."
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I believe that it is definitely Siegfried.... The more I look at the signature it looks like just that,
as much as it is a barely legible signature.
That larger version you posted in the link I almost purchased a few years back, until I found
the smaller version that I have now. That is the only large size version I have seen and know
that it was initially sold for peanuts by an American dealer...Wish I had seen it first....not that
I have the wall space at the moment to accommodate it anyhow... ;D
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Three new arrivals this week...
1. Dutch NSB (Dutch Nazi's) poster for an exhibition.
(http://s32.postimg.cc/sfl16navp/NSB_Arnhem.png)
2. A very rare poster for a sports day for the SS and Police (big size) (Netherlands / Amsterdam).
(http://s32.postimg.cc/f5gxi7snp/DSCN0296.jpg)
3. A very nice Dutch SS poster. (big size).
(http://s32.postimg.cc/k2ik3lm8l/image.png)
I have another super rare SS poster on its way and possibly another that
the dealer is looking at acquiring for me... So hopefully some more stellar
pieces to share soon.
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Incredible finds, Christian.
And what is amazing, too, is that the sports poster and last Netherlands poster (the orange one) look as if they were never displayed or used! And the Dutch piece looks barely used either.
Congrats again, on adding to this very historical collection of yours.
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Very impressive, excellent condition and large pieces. Unusual, historical subject matter, Congratulations!
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i dont know how you manage to keep scoring these Christian
You're fixer must be something of a legend
pm'ed you by the way!
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Incredible finds, Christian.
And what is amazing, too, is that the sports poster and last Netherlands poster (the orange one) look as if they were never displayed or used! And the Dutch piece looks barely used either.
Congrats again, on adding to this very historical collection of yours.
Thanks Jeff,
It was a case of buying one, then the guy found another and then another.... ;D
The NSB poster has some repairs to it which you can see from the image. A section @ the bottom centre
where the word ARNHEM is has been replaced.
The other two are in better condition although still have some minor repairs and tape removal required
which can be done when I have them eventually linen backed.
Cheers....
Very impressive, excellent condition and large pieces. Unusual, historical subject matter, Congratulations!
Many thanks for the kind words.... thumbup
i dont know how you manage to keep scoring these Christian
You're fixer must be something of a legend
pm'ed you by the way!
I guess its down to patience, persistence and having a network of great contacts, both dealers and private
sellers alike.
These do not come cheap unfortunately, so it takes some sacrifices in my other collecting interests to help
fund these. The new one I have coming is up there with the most I have paid for a poster, but being so hard
to find I just couldn't pass it up.
Cheers....
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What I just realized, too, in looking at them again, is that the first poster (ARNHEM) is behind glass or plexi. What I thought was part of the cool design on the left side, is actually a reflection of the person (is that you, Christian), taking the pic. ;D
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What I just realized, too, in looking at them again, is that the first poster (ARNHEM) is behind glass or plexi. What I thought was part of the cool design on the left side, is actually a reflection of the person (is that you, Christian), taking the pic. ;D
Yes the colours are a lot more vibrant without it being behind Perspex / glass....
The picture was taken by the dealer whom I purchased it off, so no, its not me... ;)
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Yes the colours are a lot more vibrant without it being behind Perspex / glass....
The picture was taken by the dealer whom I purchased it off, so no, its not me... ;)
I can only imagine, as we are seeing some of the reflected sky there, too. Could you post a pic of it, once you get it? Would be great to see it, in all its vibrant glory.
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I can only imagine, as we are seeing some of the reflected sky there, too. Could you post a pic of it, once you get it? Would be great to see it, in all its vibrant glory.
I will have to take a photo of it next weekend when there is better light.
It is currently folded up until such time as I can have it linen backed.
Here is another of the same type although the exhibition was in the city of MEPPEL, not Arnhem.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/99/f4/5a/99f45aca26bdec779da0bfebb985342f.jpg)
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Fascinating and thanks for that other pic, Christian.
The red symbol behind the shovel and sword isnt something Ive ever seen before either. Is it a variation of the swastika image?
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Fascinating and thanks for that other pic, Christian.
The red symbol behind the shovel and sword isnt something Ive ever seen before either. Is it a variation of the swastika image?
The runic symbol behind the shovel and sword is called a Wolfsangel.
The Dutch NSB (Dutch Nazi's) had it as one of their symbols / motif's, although its use goes
back a lot further than that.
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Thanks again, Christian.
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A very rare poster this one.
One of three Italian SS Posters done by the well known artist / poster designer, Gino Boccasile.
I had the opportunity to purchase one of his other ones last year although another collector beat
me to it, I was not going to make the same mistake again.
This is another one I will look to eventually have linen backed.
(http://s32.postimg.cc/bs7og2olh/SS_Boccasile_Trumpeter.jpg)
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Another powerful image, Christian. Congrats on winning it this time around. clap clap
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You also mentioned the artist. Is the poster signed somewhere?
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You also mentioned the artist. Is the poster signed somewhere?
Many thanks Jeff... Yes it was a hard one to find and I ended up paying a premium for
it, although now that I have it in hand I am just blown away by the quality and have no
regrets whatsoever.
The signature is very hard to see from my initial photo as it was taken with a flash and
the fold have added to the shaded areas...
I have highlighted a corner using photoshop that shows the artists sig - boccasile.
(http://s32.postimg.cc/y0ac6j405/B_sig.jpg)
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Fascinating. I wasn't aware of an Italian Schutzstaffel. I'm going have to read about this. Cool poster.
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Many thanks Jeff... Yes it was a hard one to find and I ended up paying a premium for
it, although now that I have it in hand I am just blown away by the quality and have no
regrets whatsoever.
The signature is very hard to see from my initial photo as it was taken with a flash and
the fold have added to the shaded areas...
I have highlighted a corner using photoshop that shows the artists sig - boccasile.
(http://s32.postimg.org/y0ac6j405/B_sig.jpg)
Thanks for that C/U shot of the name, Christian. thumbsup.gif
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Did he do any other posters of this type?
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Did he do any other posters of this type?
He did two other SS posters which are also very rare.
This first one I missed out on last year as another collector offered more $$$ than I did.
(https://knightsandsteel.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/festung-europa148.jpg)
This is his other SS poster design.
(http://www.galleria.thule-italia.com/Arte/boccasile/boc_12.jpg)
He did many others during the war and of course advertising posters after the war too!
This is another great one he did for the Decima Mas, an Italian commando unit.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decima_Flottiglia_MAS
(http://s5.postimg.org/4htcscmuv/poster_gino_boccasile_1901_1952_per_lonore_x_flo.jpg)
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Those are great, Christian. thumbsup.gif
That artist certainly was able to present the imagery and convey an essence of the force of a soldier. Almost like saying visually, that they were not a force to be reckoned with.
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A very rare poster this one.
One of three Italian SS Posters done by the well known artist / poster designer, Gino Boccasile.
I had the opportunity to purchase one of his other ones last year although another collector beat
me to it, I was not going to make the same mistake again.
This is another one I will look to eventually have linen backed.
(http://s32.postimg.org/bs7og2olh/SS_Boccasile_Trumpeter.jpg)
Magnificent. This is an excellent example of propaganda at its best. The tagline is so over the top.
And look at his boots.
My grandfather fought in the Spanish Civil war he always said the Italians had the best boots. They were really tough to fight off.
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Magnificent. This is an excellent example of propaganda at its best. The tagline is so over the top.
And look at his boots.
My grandfather fought in the Spanish Civil war he always said the Italians had the best boots. They were really tough to fight off.
Many thanks for your nice comments.... :)
Well nice boots are one thing, fighting quality is another... The Italians did not have the best reputation as
far as fighting was concerned. There were definitely some good units in the Italian forces, although most of them
were routinely given a spanking in most of the engagements they were in that did not involve German forces.
There was a saying "Do you want to buy an Italian rifle, it has never been fired and only dropped once"... ;)
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Ooop! Double post....
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Well nice boots are one thing, fighting quality is another... The Italians did not have the best reputation as
far as fighting was concerned. There were definitely some good units in the Italian forces, although most of them
were routinely given a spanking in most of the engagements they were in that did not involve German forces.
There was a saying "Do you want to buy an Italian rifle, it has never been fired and only dropped once"... ;)
Hey, the Italians plenty of successes. Abyssinia, Albania, and ... OK maybe you have a point :)
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Some new arrivals over the past few months...
This super rare beauty by Gino Boccasile only arrived yesterday...!
This is the same one I missed out on last year and I was able to
buy it this time around thankfully.
I now have two of the three SS related posters that Gino Boccasile did.
A real coup for me as I have never seen another of these for sale...
In great condition albeit folded....
(https://s32.postimg.cc/fnwntd1lx/BC1.jpg)
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A very rare poster this one.
One of three Italian SS Posters done by the well known artist / poster designer, Gino Boccasile.
(http://s32.postimg.org/bs7og2olh/SS_Boccasile_Trumpeter.jpg)
What a stunning poster, Christian.
Good for you!
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Some new arrivals over the past few months...
This super rare beauty by Gino Boccasile only arrived yesterday...!
This is the same one I missed out on last year and I was able to
buy it this time around thankfully.
I now have two of the three SS related posters that Gino Boccasile did.
A real coup for me as I have never seen another of these for sale...
In great condition albeit folded....
(https://s32.postimg.org/fnwntd1lx/BC1.jpg)
Is there a meaning to the odd (to me) hand gesture he is making?
Cool poster by the way!
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(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/brude2000/GIFS/funny-celebrity-silly-spock_zpsb9hyueck.gif) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/brude2000/media/GIFS/funny-celebrity-silly-spock_zpsb9hyueck.gif.html)
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(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/brude2000/GIFS/funny-celebrity-silly-spock_zpsb9hyueck.gif) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/brude2000/media/GIFS/funny-celebrity-silly-spock_zpsb9hyueck.gif.html)
Or perhaps it's an early Italian ancestor of the modern-day "shocker" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shocker_(hand_gesture))?
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A French poster for the LVF.
The LVF was the acronym for Légion des volontaires français / Legion of French Volunteers (Against Bolshevism).
It was a collaborationist French unit that served on the Eastern front, fighting the Russki's.
This poster was won at auction last year but the buyer could not come through with the money for this and about
20 other items he had won, so it was offered to me...
(https://s31.postimg.cc/64n0nlb7d/84226.jpg)
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Yet another powerful looking poster, Christian. And I really like that its in the landscape format, too.
Congrats on the win! thumbup
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Many thanks Jeff and to the other replies...
Here is another new acquisition that arrived in the
past few weeks.
A real beauty by Mjölnir...!!!
A large two sheet poster - 166 x 115 cm
Mit unseren Fahnen ist der Sieg!
With out flag(s) is the Victory!
(https://s32.postimg.cc/glmxi82ol/Mjolnir_FS.jpg)
(apologies for some of the average photos of the posters
as I am either using the dealers / sellers image or a hastily
taken photo of my own... some images are great and others
not so good.).
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This is the most recently arrival
and I opened it up just last night.
It has to be the most minty original
poster of the period I have ever seen.
There is not one blemish or crease
on the paper, but as it is a smaller
size poster I gather it had a better
chance of avoiding damage if stored
correctly all these years.
It is another of the iconic propaganda
posters that I just had to have.
It was a lucky buy as the dealer had
said it was already sold, only for him
to contact me a week later saying that
the buyer had not paid and that if I was
still interested it was mine... thumbsup.gif
Definitely a late war slogan!
Sieg um Jeden Preis
Victory at any cost!
(https://s31.postimg.cc/fckrkfxpn/146siegumjedenpreisk20ahrle082.jpg)
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Not an east poster to find and one I have
been after for some time and was lucky to buy!
By the same artist that did the Orange coloured
Dutch Waffen-SS poster on page 7 as well as the
10th one down from the top on my very first post
in this thread. Always signed with an 'S' so I have
no idea who the artist was nor do any of my
collection colleagues.
Dutch 'NEDERLANDERS' recruitment poster for
the WAFFEN SS.
(https://s31.postimg.cc/knlw00v3f/NEDERLANDERS.jpg)
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This is the most recently arrival
and I opened it up just last night.
It has to be the most minty original
poster of the period I have ever seen.
There is not one blemish or crease
on the paper, but as it is a smaller
size poster I gather it had a better
chance of avoiding damage if stored
correctly all these years.
It is another of the iconic propaganda
posters that I just had to have.
It was a lucky buy as the dealer had
said it was already sold, only for him
to contact me a week later saying that
the buyer had not paid and that if I was
still interested it was mine... thumbsup.gif
Definitely a late war slogan!
Sieg um Jeden Preis
Victory at any cost!
(https://s31.postimg.cc/fckrkfxpn/146siegumjedenpreisk20ahrle082.jpg)
Fantastic, Christian! thumbsup.gif
Who is the artist on this one? It looks something like Ahrle?
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Many thanks Jeff...
Yes the artist's signature is Ahrle.
A very hard one to find...
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Mit unseren Fahnen ist der Sieg!
With our flag(s) is the Victory!
I edited the above as it was meant to read "WITH OUR FLAG" and not "WITH OUT FLAG".... eyeroll
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Dutch 'NEDERLANDERS' recruitment poster for
the WAFFEN SS.
(https://s31.postimg.org/knlw00v3f/NEDERLANDERS.jpg)
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(http://www.mysterycorp.com/temp/pericoloBiondo_grab2.jpg)
Just saw this screenshot in another thread.
http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,6074.msg121084.html#msg121084 (http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,6074.msg121084.html#msg121084)
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That is interesting to see a reproduction in a post-war Italian film.... Nice shot, thanks for posting...
I have seen many reproductions of the posters I have in classic war films...
Of more interest to me is finding period images of the posters in use... I have quite a database
so far although I am always on the lookout for more. Mostly B&W of course, but on the odd occasion
I hit the jackpot and find colour images.
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That is interesting to see a reproduction in a post-war Italian film.... Nice shot, thanks for posting...
I have seen many reproductions of the posters I have in classic war films...
Of more interest to me is finding period images of the posters in use... I have quite a database
so far although I am always on the lookout for more. Mostly B&W of course, but on the odd occasion
I hit the jackpot and find colour images.
Christian, could you post a couple of these photos, showing the actual posters hung on buildings, displayed etc? Would be great to see a few.
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No problem Jeff.... I will try to post some period images later today.
Here is another recent arrival which is not a Propaganda
poster, but a travel poster for the Island of Heligoland off
the German northwest coast.
This is by the well known artist, Anton, whom I have several
wartime propaganda posters by.
He was a prolific artist for travel posters both pre and post-war.
This poster is one of his pre-war designs and dates from 1935.
Such a vibrant blue, I have always wanted one.
(https://s32.postimg.cc/kn73gtr6r/H3297_L95804632.jpg)
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Beautiful, Christian. thumbsup.gif
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Beautiful, Christian. thumbsup.gif
Cheers Jeff.... :)
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Here is a war period Paris street scene in colour
showing several posters among which is one of
the LVF posters (Legion of French Volunteers)
that I posted earlier.
Mine is not this super large size as shown in the
photo, my one is 77.5cm x 117.5cm
Colour photos of propaganda posters are not
easy to find.
There is a different LVF poster to the right of
this and I have been looking for one of these
also, although I have never seen one available
thus far.
(https://s31.postimg.cc/yjo6zvpft/PR44.jpg)
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Photos showing two SS Officers whom I assume work for the SS Hauptamt (SS Main Office),
who are looking over an assortment of different propaganda posters.
(https://s32.postimg.cc/yytv0wz03/waffen2.jpg)
(https://s32.postimg.cc/ed04z9glx/p_R8kmn.jpg)
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Some more of random posters...
Dutch pro-German poster on a kiosk (advertising column).
The Jeugstorm poster with seagull is one that John posted
in his Dutch NSB poster thread just recently. (top left in image).
The Jeugstorm was the Dutch equivalent of the Hitler Youth.
(https://s31.postimg.cc/w85iay2t5/2mnoms9.jpg)
This one shows the Orange Dutch SS recruitment poster that I
recently acquired. Another fantastic colour shot!
(https://s32.postimg.cc/km8i5huv7/171787_hi_preview.jpg)
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Some very nice Waffen SS recruitment posters by Ottomar Anton.
(https://s31.postimg.cc/w2q7xjzbd/affiches_Waffen_Paris_division_charlemagne_net_1.jpg)
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A nice selection of posters shown in this Flemish SS booklet on the right hand side.
The top left poster (on the page to the right) shows the Flemish (VLAMINGEN) version of the
Dutch - NEDERLANDERS poster I posted the other day.
(https://s32.postimg.cc/tszgvmir7/attachment_VKFA07_DS.jpg)
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Thanks for posting the street and other "in use" photos, Christian. The color ones are especially nice, giving them and the entire image, that added life.
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Here is another recent arrival which is not a Propaganda
poster, but a travel poster for the Island of Heligoland off
the German northwest coast.
This is by the well known artist, Anton, whom I have several
wartime propaganda posters by.
He was a prolific artist for travel posters both pre and post-war.
This poster is one of his pre-war designs and dates from 1935.
Such a vibrant blue, I have always wanted one.
(https://s32.postimg.org/kn73gtr6r/H3297_L95804632.jpg)
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(https://s32.postimg.org/km8i5huv7/171787_hi_preview.jpg)
Jesus. Those Eternal Jew posters at the bottom are just terrifying.
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Many thanks.... thumbup
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Jesus. Those Eternal Jew posters at the bottom are just terrifying.
Yes it is the Dutch poster for the film and probably the best one and rarest....!
I know of a few collectors that would love to have one in their collection.
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Jesus. Those Eternal Jew posters at the bottom are just terrifying.
And also to see how those 2 posters, among the grouping there, have been the most damaged/vandalized.
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And also to see how those 2 posters, among the grouping there, have been the most damaged/vandalized.
Christian knows I would give my left nut for the Eternal Jew poster 😉😉😉. That's my Grail!!!
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Christian knows I would give my left nut for the Eternal Jew poster 😉😉😉. That's my Grail!!!
That's kinda extreme, Mac.
Sustained nut-kicks should suffice.
(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/brude2000/GIFS/kicked-in-the-nuts-o_zpswyakub18.gif) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/brude2000/media/GIFS/kicked-in-the-nuts-o_zpswyakub18.gif.html) whip
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That's kinda extreme, Mac.
Sustained nut-kicks should suffice.
(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu12/brude2000/GIFS/kicked-in-the-nuts-o_zpswyakub18.gif) (http://s629.photobucket.com/user/brude2000/media/GIFS/kicked-in-the-nuts-o_zpswyakub18.gif.html) whip
😂😂😂😂😂😂
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There's a girl called Anne at work.. Well that gif pretty much sums up my workplace fantasy thumbsup.gif
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Great snaps. Great gags. Couldn't ask for more. ;D
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You guys all need to convince my friend Christian to start displaying his posters!!! He just keeps them rolled in a tube ;D ;D ;D
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Christian is one helluva collector!! He's helped me add a few pieces to my collection..
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A new arrival just before the weekend hit...!
A quite rare Flemish SS Legion recruitment & blatant anti-bolshevik poster.
(https://s4.postimg.io/ljt0gliq5/Gevaar_Voor_uns_Land_S.jpg)
Yet another large size poster = 30” wide” x 49” high / 75 cm x 125 cm
It is one of many that will requite linen backing to iron out all the creases
and small holes and tears that it has accumulated over the past 70+ years.
Cheers...
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Another nice add there, Christian.
Congrats on the pickup.
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Thanks Jeff.... thumbup
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Two new additions...
A very hard to find French version of Anton's famous SS poster.
Basically a German version of the 'We want you posters done by the American's and British'.
Already came linen backed which was nice, considering it did not come cheap!
115 x 75cm
(https://s23.postimg.cc/57b4ltmbd/IMG_0035.jpg)
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The second is anther hard to find poster.
A Flemish recruiting poster for the SS Brigade Langemarck!
Also linen backed.
(https://s23.postimg.cc/xod3elp55/IMG_0041.jpg)
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I'm not a big fan of propaganda posters, but your collection is amazing.
Well done!
cheers
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Nice additions there, Christian. That Anton poster, really is something else, too. Very powerful imagery.
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Many thanks to Brude and Jeff.... thumbup
Here are some period images of the Anton poster.
First, at a recruitment centre for French volunteers.
(https://s27.postimg.cc/nz40034pv/20130104102638_3cf8cfaf_me.jpg)
And on walls in the streets of Paris.
(https://s29.postimg.cc/y7j7d2wjr/affiches_Waffen_Paris_division_charlemagne_net_1.jpg)
(https://s16.postimg.cc/4kpuqlj8z/Paris_Wall_posters.jpg)
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How amazing would it be to have a 50x50 room to just display all the posters Christian has? Forget Wall to Wall carpet, Wall to Wall posters is where its at ;D ;D ;D...
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How amazing would it be to have a 50x50 room to just display all the posters Christian has? Forget Wall to Wall carpet, Wall to Wall posters is where its at ;D ;D ;D...
Didn't someone else (and a former apf member) do that once? wynk
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How amazing would it be to have a 50x50 room to just display all the posters Christian has? Forget Wall to Wall carpet, Wall to Wall posters is where its at ;D ;D ;D...
That would indeed be amazing, and more than a little unsettling I'm sure.
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Two new additions prior to Xmas...
Both of which I still do not have in hand, although they should
be arriving at some stage this week.
The first is one I have always admired, a beauty by the artist Cornelis Koekkoek.
Size = 54.5 x 80cm
(https://s27.postimg.cc/nh1tojnib/H3297_L108620095.jpg)
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The second is a nice pre-war shipping / travel poster by the master, Anton!
The poster dates from 1935, so within the reign of the National Socialists in
Germany, hence the National Socialist flag (swastika) flying from the bow.
It is interesting in that this poster along with Anton's famous Zeppelin poster
are the only travel / non-military related poster to still depict a swastika.
Size = 42 x 58.5cm
(https://s23.postimg.cc/4hm7m9j23/H3297_L108619527.jpg)
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As always, Christian.... BRAVO to these additional fine adds to your collection. sm1
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The second is a nice pre-war shipping / travel poster by the master, Anton!
Size = 42 x 58.5cm
(https://s23.postimg.org/4hm7m9j23/H3297_L108619527.jpg)
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Many thanks gents... :)
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And 'Thank You' for sharing them.
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A new arrival this week and one from the Allied side.
Many thanks for member 'Crazy Vick' who put me in
contact with the collector selling this one.
(https://s27.postimg.cc/kky8fdukx/thumbnail_20161230_185001.jpg)
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Christian, nice poster. Would this have been a "stock poster" of sorts? Reason I ask, is that the red text looks to have been added later (along with the date at the top as another, possible indicator).
'Tis another fine looking poster. cheers
What does the fine print along the bottom edge say?
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Many thanks!
You are spot on, there were many of this type / style of poster during the war and they would have various
different events over printed as the need arose.
This one appealed to me as I had several members of my family serve in both the Australian and Royal Navy
during the war. A nice image of a ship dropping depth-charges which I could not say no to adding to my collection.
Christian, nice poster. Would this have been a "stock poster" of sorts? Reason I ask, is that the red text looks to have been added later (along with the date at the top as another, possible indicator).
'Tis another fine looking poster. cheers
What does the fine print along the bottom edge say?
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Fair play indeed for spotting that one Jeff.
I wouldn't have given consideration...
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It has been some time since I last posted, but I have been busy with a new addition to
the family.
However I have still managed to acquire some nice posters for my collection.
This artwork on this one is by the famous NS artist, Hans Schweitzer who always signed his
work under the name 'Mjölnir', which is also the name of Thor's hammer.
(https://s14.postimg.cc/61sqx2j1t/2958_AAA.jpg)
SIZE = 120 x 83cm
There is another version of this poster in portrait layout, with only the main slogan and not the
main body of text.
I had seen one of these listed for sale for ages and the owner refused to budge on the price.
I then found one at auction earlier this year and managed to win it for about a quarter of the
asking price the other guy was asking, which makes adding this one even better as it offsets
the thousands I end up paying on some of the others. eyeroll
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As always, a really interesting piece, there, Christian.
Where is the artist's signature? I was looking at your pic and didnt see it.
Is it buried in the actual artwork somewhere?
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The signature on my landscape version is largely obscured by the text
although you can see a part of it between the words UM and JEDEN.
SIEG UM JEDEN PREIS! - VICTORY AT ANY COST![/b]
Here below is the other version in portrait, using the same artwork and you can
clearly see the signature in the bottom right corner in this one.
I actually prefer this version although have never seen it offered for sale before.
The artwork is definitely crisper on the portrait version, although I have used the
auction site photo of my poster which does not really do it justice.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/ow3jigrvz/738788dc87d123368a3f5e76c525778e.jpg)
As always, a really interesting piece, there, Christian.
Where is the artist's signature? I was looking at your pic and didnt see it.
Is it buried in the actual artwork somewhere?
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This next new addition is a hard one to find.
The artwork is once again by Hans Schweitzer (Mjölnir), although it is unsigned on these particular posters.
SIZE (approx.) = 42cm x 58cm
(https://s28.postimg.org/ptu1h6z25/SS_im_Kampf_Linen_Backed_AAAA.jpg)
The original artwork (minus the text) can be seen in the 'Deutsche Künstler und die SS' catalogue I believe,
which was a catalogue for an artwork exhibition during the war. The catalogues themselves sell for quite a sum!
I was sceptical of the existence of these with the text as I had always thought the text was added post-war by
someone trying to make a fantasy/fake poster, that was until I saw this period image showing one such poster.
(https://s2.postimg.org/c273escq1/ssimk1.jpg)
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I have been getting quite a few of my posters that I have already posted in this thread linen-backed and with some
partial restoration where required, which needless to say has made some of these posters look absolutely stunning.
This particular one 'SS IM KAMPF' was the first and only so far that I have had done in the USA, by the nice girls at
Fourth Cone Restoration... I was very pleased with the results and I will be using their services again most definitely...
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This next one was a case of having missed out on two others over the years and finally
nabbing one for myself when the opportunity arose.
A rare recruitment poster specifically for the SS-Standarte "Westland", which consisted
mainly of Dutch volunteers and was part of the SS Division 'WIKING'.
This is a big one @ 120cm x 85cm approx.
A great image of all the foreign recruits of the SS, uniting to fight the Bolshevik menace!
(https://s28.postimg.org/r88gt42h9/Europa_Is_Aangetreden.jpg)
Here is a period photo showing two such posters.
(https://s2.postimg.org/u8pcks1u1/Dutch_SSplakat_A.jpg)
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This one is a poster advertising an exhibition in the occupied Netherlands.
Dr. Arthur Seyss-Inquart who is mentioned on the poster was an Austrian Nazi who was
appointed Reichskommissar for the Netherlands from 29th May 1940 – 7th May 1945.
I cannot recall the size of this one off the top of my head, but it is quite big.
(https://s29.postimg.org/ep8ubuqav/Ryksmuseum.png)
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This next one is for the Dutch Workers(labour) Front, or NAF - Nederlands Arbeitsfront!
Which was a National Socialist movement of the Netherlands modeled on the German Arbeitsfront.
This is by the Dutch artist Koekkoek, whom I have a few other posters by.
I took this picture of the poster myself so it is clearer than some of the other recent ones I have posted.
I am using the dealer / sellers images that I have on file where I can as I am kind of restricted in laying
these out to take decent photos since we had a new addition to the family, not to mention time poor. ;D
(https://s30.postimg.org/bb89gqh0h/IMG_1260.jpg)
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This next one I won at auction and do not have in hand as yet as the auction house is holding it
for me until their next auction so I can combine shipping costs.
I am posting the auction particulars below.
Am Horizonte.. Afrika Angriff - 30x44, ca. 1942 by K. Lorenz (1888-1961)
SIZE = 30 x 44 ca. 1942
Artist or Maker: K. Lorenz (1888-1961)
Exhibited: K. Lorenz (1888-1961)
From what I have read about Hauptmann Cordt von Brandis is that he was a WWI hero
and also led a Freikorps unit. He was apparently arrested by the British in East Africa in
1940 and was in an internment camp until 1947.
This is an advertisement by Dr. Goebbels' newspaper, DER ANGRIFF, stating that
Cordt von Brandis's journey to and in Africa is reported in DER ANGRIFF ... so telling
Germans where they can follow his exploits.
I liked the look of this poster due to its Afrika-Korps-esque look to it so was happy to
add it to the collection.
(https://s28.postimg.org/ecs2d7sul/H3297-_L115018357.jpg)
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A nice Dutch pro-Nazi poster advertising sports camps that were highly militaristic.
I only received this one in the mail last week and have still not taken it out of its tube.
I am also looking to sell this one if anyone is interested.
(https://s8.postimg.cc/f29xacu8l/H19880-_L112576106.jpg)
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This last new addition is a super rare one indeed and I only know of one other and that is in
the collection of my friend William Gillespie who has probably the worlds greatest collection of
original NS film posters and other NS film related items.
I was very lucky to win this at auction as I have always loved the artwork since seeing the one
in William's collection. Never thought I would get the chance to bid on one let alone own one.
This poster is for the Luftwaffe themed film - Kampfgeschwader Lützow by Tobis Film 1941.
SIZE = 139 x 95cm
It is in rather rough shape and mounted on rather thick stock paper of some kind so it can barely
even be rolled.
I am planning on getting this framed in the near future, not only because it is stunning but because
it presents a storage problem due to it being almost impossible to roll.
Great artwork of Heinkel HeIII bombers giving English channel shipping a pounding...!!!
(https://s8.postimg.cc/9q0h34cd1/Kampfgeschwader_Lutzow.jpg)
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The Tobis Film poster is amazing. Great airplane artwork and you can really get a feel and sense of the action. AND it's a movie poster! clap clap clap ;D
You mentioned it was backed on an old, stiff kind of paper. Will you leave it mounted to this? Or have it re-backed at some point? Some of the borders also look more browned and maybe even with some remaining tape/staining (on the center left border), which could all be taken care of.
Just was wondering what your thoughts were to best help preserve this piece.
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Many thanks Jeff,
It is a large poster so I can only guess at what the cost will be to have it fully re-backed and restored, definitely not cheap!
I must admit I have only had it out to look at it in detail for barely 5mins and that was when it arrived last month, so I
need to better assess what type of backing it is and whether or not it is detrimental to its preservation.
I am a less is more kind of guy when it comes to restoration. I prefer to keep the posters I buy in as close to the condition
I found them in, although the removal of things like mould, tape etc... and anything else that would be harmful to its
preservation I of course want removed.
I know of another collector of propaganda posters who lives in Canada and many of the posters he has had restored and linen
backed almost look like they just came off the printing press. This is definitely what I do not want as I think that any
character that the poster has acquired over the years only adds to its appeal, but each to their own I guess.
I have spent quite a bit on linen backing many of the top pieces in my collection recently, as well as having many of the folded
posters backed as well. The guy I have been using and who worked in NYC for many years is unfortunately relocating back to
the US, so I will now be left with the prospect of having to send expensive and rare posters half-way across the world to get
them restored / backed. Not exactly ideal, although I will have to take the plunge at some stage and that may very well include
having this Kampfgeschwader Lützow poster done.
The Tobis Film poster is amazing. Great airplane artwork and you can really get a feel and sense of the action. AND it's a movie poster! clap clap clap ;D
You mentioned it was backed on an old, stiff kind of paper. Will you leave it mounted to this? Or have it re-backed at some point? Some of the borders also look more browned and maybe even with some remaining tape/staining (on the center left border), which could all be taken care of.
Just was wondering what your thoughts were to best help preserve this piece.
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Thanks for the details and info, Christian.
If you have ever seen or read any of my posts on the linen backing and restoration subject, my personal thinking is the same as yours: Less is more (for me), also.
I only asked what you might do, because that poster sounds like it had been backed in a way and with materials that could cause further damage down the road, like if the paper backing becomes so brittle as to cause the poster to "crack" into pieces, or tape stains/residue. Had it not been backed, and was just folded, I would never have asked if you might back it or not, as it looks in very good condition, on its face.
Can I ask who this former NYC restorer was that you have used and who's now moving back here?
It sounds like you were very happy with the work he did for you.
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No problem Jeff...
The name of the linen backer / restorer I was using is Michael Brewster.
He is Australian although married to an American and he confirmed to me late last
year that they would be heading back stateside due to the fickle nature of the business
out here in Australia (he is based in Sydney).
His website is still up as I believe he is still working here for majority of this
year tying up loose ends etc...
http://www.studiomvintageposters.com.au/ (http://www.studiomvintageposters.com.au/)
I made the decision to get as many posters linen backed by him before he leaves,
however I could still throw quite a few more his way so may contact him again to see if
he is still accepting work.
I have been very happy with his work and he was on the same page as us in terms of being a less
is more kind of guy when it comes to poster restoration.... thumbsup.gif
Thanks for the details and info, Christian.
If you have ever seen or read any of my posts on the linen backing and restoration subject, my personal thinking is the same as yours: Less is more (for me), also.
I only asked what you might do, because that poster sounds like it had been backed in a way and with materials that could cause further damage down the road, like if the paper backing becomes so brittle as to cause the poster to "crack" into pieces, or tape stains/residue. Had it not been backed, and was just folded, I would never have asked if you might back it or not, as it looks in very good condition, on its face.
Can I ask who this former NYC restorer was that you have used and who's now moving back here?
It sounds like you were very happy with the work he did for you.
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Will he resume and continue to do poster backing, once he's stateside, once again?
And thanks for his name and the link to his website, too.
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I believe he is moving to the San Francisco area, at least that is what I recall him saying.
He is definitely starting up business over there again, although I do not know if it is with
anyone or by himself again. I will have to shoot him an email and find out.
Will he resume and continue to do poster backing, once he's stateside, once again?
And thanks for his name and the link to his website, too.
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Good to know and great info.
I just looked at his website. Its nicely laid out and pleasing to the eye.
One sentence in the "About Us" page was interesting: "With over 8 years experience working in New York City managing some of the biggest poster restoration studios and poster galleries, Michael has returned to Sydney to service a much needed gap in the paper conservation market."
Most restorers are their own bosses and they own/run their own businesses. Which restoration studios in NYC did he manage? Any idea?
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I know that he worked for Chisholm-Larrson but not too sure of who else. :)
Good to know and great info.
I just looked at his website. Its nicely laid out and pleasing to the eye.
One sentence in the "About Us" page was interesting: "With over 8 years experience working in New York City managing some of the biggest poster restoration studios and poster galleries, Michael has returned to Sydney to service a much needed gap in the paper conservation market."
Most restorers are their own bosses and they own/run their own businesses. Which restoration studios in NYC did he manage? Any idea?
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I was going to post another new one that I have still not received, although I am afraid that it
may be lost in the mail or stolen as it is now 8 weeks since it was shipped from Belgium.
I have never had a poster go missing, so it is a real kick to think that this one may have gone MIA.
I do hold out some hope that it may still turn up, as I did have a poster take 15 weeks to reach
me from Germany a year or so ago, although I have no idea why there was such a delay.
Not great news as it was a hard to find poster and not cheap either, but the seller has been gracious
enough to split the loss with me and return half of the funds.
Fingers crossed it turns up eventually. eyeroll
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Christian.. does this parcel have a tracking number?
If so, where & when was it last scanned?
And here's hoping it finds its way to you.
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It does have tracking, although the Belgian Post tracking site is quite vague
in that it mentions it has been forwarded on, which to me did not mention if
it had even left Europe or anything like that.
The collector whom I purchased it off opened an investigation with them and
they said that it had indeed left Belgium, but as to where it is now is anyone's
guess.
It definitely hasn't been scanned into Australia as yet, so it is either stolen or
stuck in a depot somewhere.
Thanks for the well wishes.... thumbup
Christian.. does this parcel have a tracking number?
If so, where & when was it last scanned?
And here's hoping it finds its way to you.
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It does have tracking, although the Belgian Post tracking site is quite vague
in that it mentions it has been forwarded on, which to me did not mention if
it had even left Europe or anything like that.
The collector whom I purchased it off opened an investigation with them and
they said that it had indeed left Belgium, but as to where it is now is anyone's
guess.
It definitely hasn't been scanned into Australia as yet, so it is either stolen or
stuck in a depot somewhere.
Thanks for the well wishes.... thumbup
Without a tracking number and the associated bar code, how could it be scanned anywhere?
If its simply addressed to you, and has the sender's return address (and postage, of course), how is any investigation as to its whereabouts even possible? (Or is it? If so, Id love to know how that works).
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It definitely does have a tracking number, but as I mentioned, the Belgian Post website
seems to be very vague when it comes to telling you exactly where it is when it was last
scanned.
All I know now is that it is somewhere between Belgium and Australia.
There have been no further scan updates since March 1st. eyeroll
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Thanks Christian.. i misread ..and thought your post said it didnt have one... oops... Doh.gif
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Haha! No worries.... thumbup
Thanks Christian.. i misread ..and thought your post said it didnt have one... oops... Doh.gif
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My second rare NS film in as many months...
Very happy to have added this one to the collection.
FEUERTAUFE (1940) by Tobisfilm.
SIZE = 95cm x 140cm :o
(https://s12.postimg.cc/atlki3gbf/german_misc_baptism_of_fire_BM07172_T.jpg)
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Wonderful addition there, Christian. And a huge size, too. It must look uber commanding in person. clap clap
I see your poster is signed and the artist looks to be W. Kohl. Did he do any other film posters that you know of?
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Wonderful addition there, Christian. And a huge size, too. It must look uber commanding in person. clap clap
I see your poster is signed and the artist looks to be W. Kohl. Did he do any other film posters that you know of?
Many thanks Jeff,
Yes that is the artist, although I do not know of any others he has done, I will have to check.
This one is in pieces along the fold lines so I am sending it off to my linen backing guy who
thankfully has said he can do a few more before he shuts up shop here in Oz....
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Christian, would it be possible to take a close up pic of the Tobis logo and post it?
And brittle, acid burned folds are never fun to deal with. It's like a paper separator, in a way, if not dealt with.
Good luck on the conservation. Those white clouds and overall image will shine, once it's washed.
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Here is the TOBIS logo closeup as requested...
(https://s3.postimg.cc/lfn4qaku9/FT1.jpg)
(https://s17.postimg.cc/4gfi37hvh/FT3.jpg)
(https://s12.postimg.cc/mggdijpq5/FT2.jpg)
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Thanks for the large logo image, Christian. The reason I wanted to see it, is because I have an Argentine poster for another German produced film, called Der träumende Mund (1953) and the logo design and company name almost look identical, but the spelling is slightly different (Terbis). I wonder if it's an actual different production company? Or maybe a typo?
I found no production company or distributor called Terbis listed on imdb, either.
Here's the logo from my poster:
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q719/spitfire3992/DSC04353_zpshdbf17ep.jpg)
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In all honesty I have no idea, although I agree that it looks very similar to the Tobis logo.
I can ask my NS film collector friend if he knows anything about 'Terbis'.
Cheers...
Thanks for the large logo image, Christian. The reason I wanted to see it, is because I have an Argentine poster for another German produced film, called Der träumende Mund (1953) and the logo design and company name almost look identical, but the spelling is slightly different (Terbis). I wonder if it's an actual different production company? Or maybe a typo?
I found no production company or distributor called Terbis listed on imdb, either.
Here's the logo from my poster:
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q719/spitfire3992/DSC04353_zpshdbf17ep.jpg)
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Thanks, Christian. The spelling of the 2 companies aside, the fact that both logos have the same, somewhat "squatty" pentagon shape around the company name is also a bit curious.
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Christian, Doing a general Google search for any film production company or distributor with the name of Terbis came up empty for me.
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I emailed my friend, William Gillespie who is one of if not the foremost authority on NS film and posters.
Here was his response regarding the 'Terbis' logo.
I have never seen the TERBIS logo from Argentina before. I am not familiar with it. Tobis would not have licenced films in Peronist Argentina
using any other name than their own, especially as the posters and stills had "Tobis Filmkunst" printed on them.
So it remains a mystery for now unfortunately.
Cheers.
Christian, Doing a general Google search for any film production company or distributor with the name of Terbis came up empty for me.
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I emailed my friend, William Gillespie who is one of if not the foremost authority on NS film and posters.
Here was his response regarding the 'Terbis' logo.
I have never seen the TERBIS logo from Argentina before. I am not familiar with it. Tobis would not have licenced films in Peronist Argentina
using any other name than their own, especially as the posters and stills had "Tobis Filmkunst" printed on them.
So it remains a mystery for now unfortunately.
Cheers.
Thanks for asking and trying to look into it a bit, Christian. Much appreciated, as always.
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I have just done a deal whereby I am selling the Dutch 'Weersport Kampen' poster that I showed earlier
as a part swap + cash deal for these two rare posters from Belgium.
First is the very hard to find recruitment poster for French speaking Belgians, Walloon's.
SIZE = 124cm x 84cm
(https://s18.postimg.cc/ei81jj67d/20170519_140524_resized.jpg)
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The second is a rather plain looking text poster, although it is also hard to find
and was quite cheap so I had to have it as well...
A recruitment address poster for Belgian (French Speaking) Walloon's joining the Waffen SS.
SIZE = 17cm x 59cm
(https://s10.postimg.cc/kvl01d6sp/20170606_141807_resized.jpg)
I should have both of these in hand next week hopefully...
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I have just done a deal whereby I am selling the Dutch 'Weersport Kampen' poster that I showed earlier
as a part swap + cash deal for these two rare posters from Belgium.
First is the very hard to find recruitment poster for French speaking Belgians, Walloon's.
SIZE = 124cm x 84cm
(https://s18.postimg.org/ei81jj67d/20170519_140524_resized.jpg)
Love the intense, vibrant and deep colors on this one, Christian.
And is the artist known?
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That has to be my favorite poster of yours Christian. Absolutely stunning that it was printed to begin with, and survived to boot. Well done, man. faint2.gif
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Love the intense, vibrant and deep colors on this one, Christian.
And is the artist known?
Many thanks Jeff...
Unfortunately it is another poster by an artist that I have no information about.
It is signed 'RHN' or it could be an 'M' at the end... I will have to ask a few of my collector
friends from Belgium if they have any information about this artist.
(https://s8.postimg.org/pt68maxgl/20170606_141608_resized.jpg)
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That has to be my favorite poster of yours Christian. Absolutely stunning that it was printed to begin with, and survived to boot. Well done, man. faint2.gif
Many thanks Vick..
Yes is has been one on my want list for a number of years now although I had never seen one come up for sale until now.
Another collector I know purchased one in a private deal a few years back although his was in even worse condition although
he has since had it fully restored.
Cheers... ;)
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Many thanks Jeff...
Unfortunately it is another poster by an artist that I have no information about.
It is signed 'RHN' or it could be an 'M' at the end... I will have to ask a few of my collector
friends from Belgium if they have any information about this artist.
(https://s8.postimg.org/pt68maxgl/20170606_141608_resized.jpg)
Thanks foer the C/U shot, Christian. Another to solve... sherlockholmes.gif
But its cool that it's dated.. I'm assuming the "XLIV" below the initials is for 1944?
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Thanks foer the C/U shot, Christian. Another to solve... sherlockholmes.gif
But its cool that it's dated.. I'm assuming the "XLIV" below the initials is for 1944?
I would say that is correct...
The Walloon Legion only transferred from the Army to the SS in mid 1943 and was then called 'SS Volunteer Sturmbrigade Wallonien',
so anything referring the SS Walloon Legion is late war period.
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Looks like "Rhn" to me, too, Christian. I did some quick looking and have come up empty so far.
One wiki source said the artist was anonymous and attributed it to the German army, so whoever wrote that entry totally missed seeing the date and sig.
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Looks like "Rhn" to me, too, Christian. I did some quick looking and have come up empty so far.
One wiki source said the artist was anonymous and attributed it to the German army, so whoever wrote that entry totally missed seeing the date and sig.
It is unfortunately the case with a number of posters in my collection that the artist is either unknown and / or has little to no information
available on them. Given the nature of the works they were creating and the fact they were on the losing side I imagine many of them
decided that fading into obscurity after the war or changing their identity may not have been a bad thing.
Having said that, one of the most famous propaganda artist of the war, Ottomar Anton, was able to have a very successful career both before, during
and after the war.
I have asked another colleague of mine if he has any information on this 'RHN' artist, although I am not holding my breath.... eyeroll
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Im sure many artists either wanted to fade away or were part of the propaganda machine, just churning these out, as needed and requested of them.
If you or your friend should uncover anything, Christian, please post it. I, for one, would love to know. This kind of history is fascinating to me.
Thanks again.
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Im sure many artists either wanted to fade away or were part of the propaganda machine, just churning these out, as needed and requested of them.
If you or your friend should uncover anything, Christian, please post it. I, for one, would love to know. This kind of history is fascinating to me.
Thanks again.
I will for sure post any information that I can dig up...
My friend whom I purchased these from is probably the largest collector of Flemish collaboration items
that I know of and his poster collection is also very impressive. Unfortunately he said he did not know
anything about the artist of that poster.
Cheers... ;)
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Quite a few of the posters in my collection I have now had linen back with minimal restoration where required.
Here is the SS Wallonie poster freshly linen backed and with the border only restored.
As you could see from the earlier images that I posted, the border was in very rough shape and the paper
was flaking off far too easily from the first time I removed it from its tube. I immediately sent it off to be linen
backed and have the border restored.
As I have said before, my approach to restoration is a less is more philosophy and I prefer to only have things
restored that are detrimental to a posters long term survival.
The cracks throughout the rest of the artwork I decided to leave as they add to its character and age.
Linen backed before border restoration...
(https://s18.postimg.cc/5qyeg1009/IMG_2374.jpg)
And after border restoration...
(https://s14.postimg.cc/6sz98epo1/2017_Christian_Molloy5.jpg)
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Looks fantastic, Christian.
Nice job done. clap clap clap
Can I ask who does your backing for you? And im just noticing that small white rectangle in the upper right corner. Any idea why that is there? Maybe to have written some info, back in the day?
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Looks fantastic, Christian.
Nice job done. clap clap clapCan I ask who does your backing for you? And im just noticing that small white rectangle in the upper right corner. Any idea why that is there? Maybe to have written some info, back in the day?
Many thanks Jeff.
The guy I normally have doing my linen-backing is Michael Brewster from Studio M in Sydney.
I think I mentioned to you that he is relocating back to the US later this year, so he is training up some people who are essentially taking over his business here and they will relocate it
to Melbourne, which is great for me as I can then drop posters into them in person rather than sent them via courier to Sydney.
The new girl Hanna whom he is training up to do linen backing is already a proficient restorer from what I have been told and the results look great so far from the several posters
I have recently had done.
The white rectangle to the top right of the poster is actually an original sticker which is common to all of these posters that I have seen.
It is the details of an SS Kriegsberichter (War Correspondant) although being a French language poster it is obviously in French... eyeroll
I have just realised that it is in all likelihood the artist's name, as R. NACHBAUER in theory matches the artist initials on the artwork. 'Rhn'...... The 'H' being his middle initial.
This image below was by the collector whom I purchased it from. When it arrived in the tube, this label was starting to peel off so I made it a matter of sending it off
to be linen backed ASAP..!
(https://s3.postimg.org/spsoz0m4j/20170606_141644_resized.jpg)
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There were quite a few SS war correspondents were also war artist's, one of which I have original artworks by in my collection.
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Lots of great info, and thanks for showing the C/U of that sticker, Christian. I didnt realize there was anything printed on it, in your wider shot.
And it sounds like you've found a solid and trustworthy restorer there, too. And a nice plus is being able to pick up and drop off, rather than being at the possible mercy of the postal service and their handlers.
And it sure makes sense that the name on the sticker is the artist. How great would that be to have the artist definitively ID'd. thumbsup.gif
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Here is another new addition, won at auction last night on eBay of all places.... eyeroll
99.9% of these types of posters on eBay are usually fakes or fantasy pieces, so for an
original like this one to last a full 7 days on eBay without being reported and removed
is a minor miracle...
SIZE = 61cm x 81cm
Despite what the listing said, this is not a particularly rare poster as I myself have seen at
least 5 or 6 sell in as many years. It is however a highly sought after poster amongst SS
collectors and that therefore drives the price way up.
Thankfully I secured this one for the cheapest I have seen one sell for so that is indeed a
real coup!!!
(https://s4.postimg.cc/y6m1i2dvx/s-l1600.jpg)
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Amazing and powerful image, Christian. The red dragon is so vibrant and the skull and partial spine really make a statement, too.
Congrats on finding it.
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Many thanks Jeff... ;)
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With that kind of imagery, I can see how this kind of poster would be reproduced and sold as a later, knock off print.
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With that kind of imagery, I can see how this kind of poster would be reproduced and sold as a later, knock off print.
Hi Jeff,
Funny you should mention that as I know of one such knock-off that is for sale on a militaria site right now and
the bidding is already up to 157 euro.
The fakes are usually easy to spot, or at least this one is as it lacks the artists signature to the top left 'Bertrau'
and it also lacks the printers details printed along the bottom.
One of these posters achieved a price over $5000 a few years back at auction, so you can imagine the fakers and
fraudster's eyes lit up with dollar signs by trying to swindle unsuspecting collectors. nono
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Hi Jeff,
Funny you should mention that as I know of one such knock-off that is for sale on a militaria site right now and
the bidding is already up to 157 euro.
The fakes are usually easy to spot, or at least this one is as it lacks the artists signature to the top left 'Bertrau'
and it also lacks the printers details printed along the bottom.
One of these posters achieved a price over $5000 a few years back at auction, so you can imagine the fakers and
fraudster's eyes lit up with dollar signs by trying to swindle unsuspecting collectors. nono
Interesting that they would bother to remove the signature and the printers details, as that changes the poster quite a bit from an original. And anyone wanting an original would see those 2 missing elements and stay clear.
But like anything, the printers of the fakes are hoping to snag and sell to the uninformed. :-\
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SIZE = 61cm x 81cm
(https://s4.postimg.org/y6m1i2dvx/s-l1600.jpg)
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Congratulations Christian on all the awesome posters!
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Many thanks!
I have a few more posters that I have not posted as yet but hope to do so in the coming weeks.
Cheers,
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Here is another recent addition which I believe is being sent to me from the Netherlands this week, so hopefully
I have it in hand fairly soon.
A pro-German Dutch poster from 1940.
Poster by Siegfried - Duitschland wint den slag op den Atlantischen Oceaan
Germany wins the battle on the Atlantic Ocean
SIZE = 89cm x 120.5cm
Using dealers image as I do not have it in hand as yet.
(https://s3.postimg.cc/4hskp2dub/H3297-_L121036073.jpg)
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Another nice pickup there, Christian. thumbsup.gif
How many posters in total and of this genre make up your collection, so far?
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Another nice pickup there, Christian. thumbsup.gif
How many posters in total and of this genre make up your collection, so far?
Thanks Jeff,
To be honest it has been a while since I counted them as I have been far too busy, although I think
it is over 60 period propaganda / recruitment posters that I have now. I will have to do a proper count
in the next few days to make sure as I have sold one or two that I did not want to keep.
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This is another recent purchase, although I did not list it here as I currently have it for sale.
It is a rare recruitment poster for the Panzer Grenadier Division - Feldherrnhalle.
http://www.axishistory.com/axis-nations/150-germany-heer/heer-divisionen/4142-panzergrenadier-division-feldherrnhalle
SIZE = 29.5 x 41cm
The last one of these I saw sell at auction several years ago went for over $2500 USD.
Some information about the artist;
Von Axster Heudtlass was a well known husband and wife team who produced many works during the Third Reich as well as in the early postwar period.
(https://s3.postimg.cc/neuvgguc3/FHH-_Plakat1.jpg)
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The 3/4 profile of stern looking young men sure seemed to be a common theme for many of the posters of that era, wouldnt you say, Christian?
A strong looking poster, for sure.
As well as your info about the artists being a husband and wife team.
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The 3/4 profile of stern looking young men sure seemed to be a common theme for many of the posters of that era, wouldnt you say, Christian?
A strong looking poster, for sure.
As well as your info about the artists being a husband and wife team.
Hi Jeff,
It depends on the artist as they all had their own particular preference and sometimes the styling changed
over the course of the pre-war / war period.
Hans Schweitzer (Mjölnir), did side profile as well as 3/4 profile across many of his works.
I have added more to the collection over the past few months so I will try and find time to
post them here shortly.
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Look forward to see the new adds, Christian.
And, as always, thanks for the information.
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I have had more new additions these past few months although here are by far the two
most important ones for me.
First up, a very rare Flemish SS recruitment poster of which I only know of a handful that exist.
It has been on my want list for some time and I was lucky enough to add this one to the collection.
SIZE = 65 x 100cm
(https://s17.postimg.cc/ihjj8gvrz/Vlamingen_SS.jpg)
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This next poster is also a seldom seen Flemish SS recruitment poster.
Not as rare as the first one I posted, although still very sought after.
SIZE = 79 x 124cm
(https://s17.postimg.cc/vmz1eka7z/SS_Gard.jpg)
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I have others that I have still not had a chance to go through so will post those once
I have time to photograph them.
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What a great and nice collection!!!
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What a great and nice collection!!!
Many thanks Patrick... ;)
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Some further additions to the collection that were added in the latter part of last year.
These first 3 posters are all pro-German from France. (Note: the images are small as they were from the sales listings online and
I have not had a chance to take photos of these ones myself).
Chaque heure de travail en Allemagne c'est une pierre apportée au rempart qui protège la France. 1944.
Every hour of work in Germany is a stone brought to the rampart that protects France. 1944.
SIZE = 114 x 75cm
(https://s10.postimg.cc/gcxe3kzll/AA3.jpg)
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This one is blaming the English for bailing on the French in 1940..... Dunkirk etc... eyeroll
C'est l'anglais qui nous a fait ça. 1940.
It's English that did this to us. 1940
SIZE = 111 x 84.5cm
(https://s10.postimg.cc/5rdir5t5l/AA2.jpg)
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En travaillant en Allemagne, tu seras l'Ambassadeur de la Qualité française, 1943.
Working in Germany, you will be the Ambassador of the French Quality. 1943.
SIZE = 119 x 80cm
(https://s10.postimg.cc/rqjxeh4vt/AA1.jpg)
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This one is a pro-German Belgian poster trying to recruit young Belgians to work
as mechanics at the Junkers aircraft factory.
SIZE = 55 x 79cm
(https://s10.postimg.cc/ge7bwttnt/POSTER_A.jpg)
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This next one trying to recruit Belgians to go and work in Germany.
This one is by a well known Belgian/Flemish artist, Frans Van Immerseel who also
joined the Flemish Legion / Waffen SS during the war. (see the two Flemish posters
I put up a few posts back).
I am also looking to sell this one and will have it in the sale section shortly as well
as being listed elsewhere.
SIZE = 86 x 126cm
(https://s10.postimg.cc/5em4ldg55/POSTER_B.jpg)
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Another nice Belgian one showing the might of the German Kriegsmarine's U-Boat arm.
SIZE = 58 x 84cm
(https://s10.postimg.cc/enoav59i1/POSTER_C.jpg)
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This next one is Dutch and the second of the two sinking ship themed posters by the artist Siegfried.
I now have both in my collection, the other one is several posts back although for comparison I will put it to the right for comparison.
SIZE = 89 x 120cm
(https://s10.postimg.cc/w0yla9cll/POSTER_D.jpg) (https://s10.postimg.cc/rrtv88tyh/H3297-_L121036073.jpg)
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Amazing poster collection, Christian!
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Amazing poster collection, Christian!
Cheers Patrick... thumbup
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I have just realised today that the image hosting site I had been using has had to change domain names
unexpectedly and many of the images I had posted in this thread have disappeared... :-\
Not sure whether I can work with Jeff to have the missing images uploaded again to maintain this sequence
of this thread....?!?!? It would be shame to have to skim through 13 pages of text before many of the posters
can be seen.
Alternatively, is there a better image hosting site that would be more stable?
Cheers,
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Christian, I can help refill the "holes" in your thread here.
All I would need is the new hosted pic URL, and what message it goes into.
Keep me posted, or send me a PM with the info. ;)
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Strangely enough I have started to see some of the images appearing that I could not see earlier... eyeroll :-\
Hopefully they all reload ok.... If any do not and Jeff can allow editing of earlier posts I would need to change
the image path from postimage.org to postimage.cc
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I had wanted to post earlier this year about the release of a new book which is dedicated to the posters of the Waffen-SS.
The author, Andreas Vogt is a friend of mine who I helped out with information as well as providing quite a few original poster
images from my own collection which I am credited for and are in the book.
Die Werbeplakate der Waffen-SS
(https://s9.postimg.cc/7h0gksg0v/die-werbeplakate-der-waffen-ss_9783944951270.jpg)
The text is entirely in German although it is a beautifully put together book (hardcover) with some amazing images and I highly
recommend it to anyone interested in WWII propaganda. thumbup thumbup thumbup
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In all honesty I have no idea, although I agree that it looks very similar to the Tobis logo.
I can ask my NS film collector friend if he knows anything about 'Terbis'.
I always thought that's not a "b," it's an eszett, hence "Toßis." The eszett was an older German character meant to replace a double "s" after a long vowel, and was used a lot in WWII era Germany, as there was a revival of anything and everything associated with old Germany. So the style of the character used adds to the confusion for me. Just a point of interest.
If you're interested in German propaganda films by this studio... Do you know of their spectacular version of "Titanic" (1943) which placed the blame of the maritime tragedy squarely on greedy British capitalists, and was ultimately so demoralizing that it was banned in its own country before release? Footage from this film was later used in the acclaimed British version, "A Night to Remember." (It is on YouTube with subtitles, if interested.) Anyway, I just saw a very rare copy of the Belgian poster for this film on eBay. It's the third copy of the poster I've ever seen in my life. Unfortunately, bidding has ended, but if you want to see the beautiful artwork, here's a link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/TITANIC-HERBERT-SELPIN-TOBIS-1943-BELGIAN-MOVIE-POSTER-/292576141473?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=qr5h6g5I40JPjuQuJWnZTMDk2hc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
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In this case it is definitely not an eszett, it is a 'B' and is spelt 'TOBIS'. :)
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In this case it is definitely not an eszett, it is a 'B' and is spelt 'TOBIS'. :)
Gotcha. Thanks for confirming, because the font of that "B" always confused me.
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Gotcha. Thanks for confirming, because the font of that "B" always confused me.
Not a problem!
I also do know of the 1943 version of Titanic, although I have not seen the film as yet even though I do own a copy. ;)
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I have had other additions this year that I have not had a chance to post.
This one is a KdF poster.
KdF was the acronym for 'Kraft durch Freude' - 'Strength through Joy' (KdF), which - founded in 1933 as part of the 'German Labor Front' / Deutsche Arbeits Front (DAF) - functioned as the largest tour operator of the Nazi state.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_Through_Joy
This poster caught my eye and I just had to have it... Love the artwork!!!
As you can see from the image, I just had it linen backed along with a bunch of
other posters I have previously posted which are also being restored where required.
This photo does not do it justice as it has such vibrant colours.... So I have added the
image used by the seller at the very bottom to show it in a better light.
SIZE = 83.5 x 60cm
(https://s15.postimg.cc/jr5y6f6pn/IMG_6128.jpg)
(https://s15.postimg.cc/4xralmonv/H0223-_L140442326.jpg)
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This is another KdF poster that I recently acquired.
Some damage to the upper right corner unfortunately which I may have restored at some point.
SIZE = 80 x 60cm
(https://s15.postimg.cc/v7gyikknv/3393.jpg)
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Wow, Christian!
That poster imagery is the epitome of Germany and Nazism during WWII.
Looks like it was rolled and never folded? And what amazing condition, too - colors, vividness etc.
Do i see an artist's name in the upper right?
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This is another KdF poster that I recently acquired.
Some damage to the upper right corner unfortunately which I may have restored at some point.
SIZE = 80 x 60cm
(https://s15.postimg.cc/v7gyikknv/3393.jpg)
Can something be "elegantly spooky"? If so, your poster is it, Christian! Thanks for sharing. Okie
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Wow, Christian!
That poster imagery is the epitome of Germany and Nazism during WWII.
Looks like it was rolled and never folded? And what amazing condition, too - colors, vividness etc.
Do i see an artist's name in the upper right?
Yes this one appealed to me on an architectural level, as that is the industry that I am in. ;)
Unfortunately the signature I am not familiar with and I do not have the poster in hand at present
as it is still in transit to me from the auction house.
I will confirm the artist signature and will post a closeup of it once I have the poster in hand.
Cheers...
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Thank, Christian.
Looking at the name again, it looks like it could be Kroeber maybe?
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Thank, Christian.
Looking at the name again, it looks like it could be Kroeber maybe?
Yes that is what I thought also, although I thought he would have used umlaut's over the 'o' in that case, so it would be 'ö', instead of 'oe'.
I digress, rather than getting technical with German I will know for sure once the poster arrives.... ;D
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Hey Christian - maybe an umlaut wasnt used with the oe combination, since the "oe" could have been pronounced the same as ö (I'm grasping back to my German classes in school with my teacher, Frau Baumeister).
Had the name been spelled "Kröber," (without the letter e), then i could see the use of an umlaut over the letter o.
Maybe Mike (forum member "peckinpah", who's also German) will see this thread and chime in on this German 101 question, too. ;)
Aside from that, there is something printed under the Kroeber name that I couldnt make out. Maybe his first/middle name initials?
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Signature is Kraeber. ffm
Nice poster!
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Signature is Kraeber. ffm
Nice poster!
I thought it could be that too, it was either 'oe' or 'ae'.
Cheers....
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Just to confirm what we had discussed earlier.
It was 'AE'.
Finally got around to opening the parcel yesterday!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/w8qspkgtb/IMG_6616.jpg)
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Nice shot there, Christian.
Any idea what the ffm. stands for?
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Nice shot there, Christian.
Any idea what the ffm. stands for?
Unfortunately I am not sure what the FFM stands for...
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Just to confirm what we had discussed earlier.
It was 'AE'.
Finally got around to opening the parcel yesterday!
(https://s33.postimg.cc/w8qspkgtb/IMG_6616.jpg)
How does the poster look in person, Christian? Are the colors just as bright and the condition like the earlier image you posted, that Im guessing was the seller's pic?
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You are correct that the overall picture of the poster was from the auction house as I did not have it in hand at that time.
I have only briefly had it out to take the closeup shot of the artist signature, although it most definitely has amazing colours
and is in great condition other than the small pieces missing near the signature @ top right of the poster.
I will try and get it out over the next few days (weekend) to take an overall shot of it myself, although timing is everything
with vintage paper, especially when you have an 18 month old daughter running around everywhere.... eyeroll ;D
I also received the Adolf Hitler portrait poster in this same lot although I have not posted it on this thread as I currently
have it for sale. I guess I should post all the posters I have regardless of whether I intend to sell them on or not.
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I have still not had a chance to take a decent overall photo of the other poster as yet
although I will hopefully have time over the weekend.
However I did find time to conclude a deal for this beauty by Rene Ahrle.
I already had a smaller version of this same poster which I was lucky to find in absolutely
mint condition. This one being its larger brother is in pretty good condition considering,
albeit folded although I will have this one linen backed as soon as I can.
SIEG UM JEDEN PREIS - VICTORY AND ANY PRICE
SIZE = 83cm x 119cm
(https://s33.postimg.cc/mq6xc5xf3/poster_1_6.jpg)
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Here is an overall shot of the other one that I took today....
Stunning colours on this one.
(https://s15.postimg.cc/3pi1366gr/Kd_F.jpg)
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Here is an overall shot of the other one that I took today....
Stunning colours on this one.
The auction house clearly had better lighting at the time they took their
image as the blue looks a little subdued in the image I took.
(https://s15.postimg.cc/3pi1366gr/Kd_F.jpg)
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Here is an overall shot of the other one that I took today....
Stunning colours on this one.
(https://s15.postimg.cc/3pi1366gr/Kd_F.jpg)
Great poster, Christian. It looks amazing.
Plus being able to compare it with the seller's photo, color-wise:
(https://s15.postimg.cc/v7gyikknv/3393.jpg)
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Thanks Jeff,
Lighting whilst taking a photo definitely makes a world of difference, not to mention how
vibrant the blue's look just by turning the flash on or off...
Hopefully I will have a better setup in a few years with which to take photos of all of my
posters that do them justice. A website is planned although at the moment that takes time
to plan which I do not currently have to spare, unfortunately!
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A new addition that arrived today...
A rare poster for the Reichswettkämpfe der SA Berlin 13-15 August 1937.
by von Axster-Heudtlass.
Basically a sports event poster for the SA (Sturmabteilung) Brownshirts.
I have seen the postcards for this one for sale numerous times but never the poster until I found this one.
SIZE = 84 x 59cm
(https://s15.postimg.cc/kvam3epaz/SA-_Plakat.jpg)
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I have a few other new additions in transit and will post once they arrive.
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Congrats on finding this, Christian, and being able to add it to your collection.
Did you get this from a seller in Europe somewhere?
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Congrats on finding this, Christian, and being able to add it to your collection.
Did you get this from a seller in Europe somewhere?
Hi Jeff,
Many thanks!
Yes it came from a private collector in Germany who was selling several
posters, this being the only one of interest to me.
Cheers,
Christian
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Again a very nice one!
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Thanks Patrick...
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Here is another new arrival which I took to my linen backing and conservation people yesterday.
The photo is in their studio so apologies for the poor lighting as it was a dark and dreary day.
This photo does not do it justice as the wings have a wonderful gold colouring to them that reflects the light.
See post #190 of this thread to see the other larger 2-sheet poster which I have also since had linen backed.
I already have this poster in a larger two-sheet version and when I saw this one I had to have it also.
It is a smaller version although still quite large in its own right.
SIZE = 84 x 122cm
Another beauty by Mjölnir...!!!
Mit unseren Fahnen ist der Sieg!
With out flag(s) is the Victory!
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(https://s33.postimg.cc/lldz7lawf/IMG_7001.jpg)
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Realised just now the typo above.... it is not 'out flags' but rather 'our flags'..
With our flag(s) is the Victory!
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Where it stops...Great again!!!
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I like the eagle art design on this one, Christian. The added, gold ink must really make it stand out, too.
Powerful, to say the least.
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It really does...!
The trouble is that unless you take a photo with a flash or have very bright lights overhead, you cannot see the amazing
contrast of the gold to do it justice with a photo.
Here are some images of before and after linen backing of the larger 2-sheet version I have which does give you a better
idea of the gold colouring.....
(https://s33.postimg.cc/9wd8ywp1b/Mjolnir-_Fahnen.jpg)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/tqzakvbwv/IMG_7305.jpg)
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that is a fantastic specimen Christian. Congrats! thumbsup.gif notworthy.gif bed1 faint2.gif
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It really does...!
The trouble is that unless you take a photo with a flash or have very bright lights overhead, you cannot see the amazing
contrast of the gold to do it justice with a photo.
Here are some images of before and after linen backing of the larger 2-sheet version I have which does give you a better
idea of the gold colouring.....
(https://s33.postimg.cc/9wd8ywp1b/Mjolnir-_Fahnen.jpg)
(https://s33.postimg.cc/tqzakvbwv/IMG_7305.jpg)
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Very cool Christian... Im sure that reflective gold ink shines in the light, too.... Incredible artwork. Congrats on having both versions, too! thumbsup.gif
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Many thanks Patrick, Jeff and Vick....
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Two new arrivals that I picked up from the post office yesterday...!!!
This beauty is by the Italian artist, Giulio Bertoletti.
E TU.... COSA FAI ? - AND YOU .... WHAT DO YOU DO?
SIZE = 83 x 62cm
(https://i.postimg.cc/rF19r9QY/MN21.jpg)
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The second is a banner recruitment poster for the Italian SS Legion.
Whilst not as visually interesting as the artists posters, these text based posters
are nonetheless highly desirable and quite scarce.
SIZE = 70 x 25cm
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6FFGqzw/MN1.jpg)
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Two new arrivals that I picked up from the post office yesterday...!!!
This beauty is by the Italian artist, Giulio Bertoletti.
E TU.... COSA FAI ? - AND YOU .... WHAT DO YOU DO?
SIZE = 83 x 62cm
(https://i.postimg.cc/rF19r9QY/MN21.jpg)
Great looking poster here, Christian.
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Many thanks Jeff.... ;)
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Many thanks Jeff.... ;)
Is that the artist's signature or initials under the question mark?
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Yes it is.... What looks like a squiggle is his initials GB.
(https://i.postimg.cc/QxFzxj0R/IMG_7599.jpg)
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I picked up this nice vintage Mercedes poster at auction over the weekend.
Approx. A4 size, so a small poster but a nice pre-war one to have.
Original vintage racing poster promoting the victory by Mercedes-Benz in the Deutsche Alpenfahrt / German Alpine Race won by SS Obersturmfuhrer Lucas
in his Mercedes Type 230.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PqQ9tbbP/PS0801-1-l.jpg)
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I already told you : WOW