Another version of this poster calling for the enlistment of all men between the ages of 26 - 35 may be viewed here.
Sale 2236 Lot 99
DESIGNER UNKNOWN [FOR THE SAKE OF OUR NATION.] 1947.
36 1/2x25 1/2 inches, 93x65 cm.
Condition B+ / A-: unobtrusive vertical and horizontal folds.
An early and important enlistment poster, calling for volunteers to serve the new state, printed right before the declaration of Israeli independence. One of two variations, the other later version calling on recruits aged 17 to 25.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
http://catalogue.swanngalleries.com/asp/fullcatalogue.asp?salelot=2236++...Dan Walsh
http://www.palestineposterproject.org/poster/for-the-sake-of-our-nation Hello...
2:21 PM (6 hours ago)
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Yoram E. Shamir to me
show details 5:48 PM (3 hours ago)
Dan, This is a recruitment poster, not Independence Day poster.
Title: ALL 17-25 YEARS OLD, SERVE THE NATION
I cannot see any signature on the poster.
The word Israel does not appear here.
Yoram
From: Dan Walsh [mailto:ppparchives@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 8:21 PM
To: Yoram E. Shamir
Subject: Artist? Context?
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