For the Sake of Our Nation

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Curator's note: This poster calls for the enlistment of all men between the ages of 26 - 35

Another version of this poster calling for the enlistment of all men between the ages of 17 - 25 may be viewed here.

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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++...

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Dan Walsh http://www.palestineposterproject.org/poster/for-the-sake-of-our-nation Hello... 2:21 PM (6 hours ago) Reply 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? - Show quoted text -