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1990 tin-plate artwork print by John Ficklen depicting AVG Flying Tiger P-40 Tomahawk.
Great piece of artwork by John Ficklen dated 1990 printed on tin-plate with embossed/relief outline of aircraft.
Print depicts a Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk of the AVG "Flying Tigers" 1st Pursuit Squadron (Adam and Eve) and measures 14" x 10". No dings, dents or chips, small mark to front where a sticker was. Holes drilled in corners for mounting.
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$45 / £35 / €40
 DSCN5069 |  1990 tin-plate artwork of AVG Flying Tiger P-40 |
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 1990 tin-plate artwork of AVG Flying Tiger P-40 |
Extremely RARE original WWII poster in the "Careless Talk..." series.
One of the most prevalent and successful propaganda campaigns of the war was the "Careless Talk Costs Lives" campaign launched by the British Government. It featured the work of several prominent artists and different designs were targeted at all branches of the service, as well as war workers and civilians. This one, titled "Keep Mum – She's Not So Dumb!" depicts a soldier of the British Army and will have been posted on Army bases and training facilities, urging soldiers not to inadvertently mention anything about their location, postings, training etc. to girlfriends, family members, even if they are well-trusted. Poster is original, measures 10" x 15" (25cm x 38cm) printed on war grade paper so quite fragile. It retains its full bright colour, but has been folded in half and has some edge nicks and tears, folds and creases with a couple of small pieces gone at the edge (see picture). A classic and very rare original which would look fantastic in a period frame as part of a display.
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$150 / £110 / €135
 RARE Careless Talk propaganda poster |  RARE Careless Talk propaganda poster |
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 RARE Careless Talk propaganda poster |
Two rare posters commemorating the Polish Air Force Battle of Britain fighter ace Jan Falkowski (with his signature).
Two rare posters/prints commemorating WWII Polish fighter ace and Battle of Britain pilot Jan Falkowski who flew with the RAF during the war. The first is a print of a famous painting by Arnold Hodgkins, "Portrait of Poland" depicting Falkowski holding a ceremonial dagger, in front of a montage of scenes from his remarkable flying career and life. A high quality art print on textured paper produced in 1971. The print is in excellent condition, retaining its rich colours, with no damage or creases. It has been rolled up and will be mailed in a tube. The print is one of a small number that were signed by Falkowski and the autograph is crisp and clear in blue ink. The second item is a promotional poster which was hung in bookshops to announce the publication of Falkowski's autobiography in 1971 and features the cover illustration along with the title of the book, "With the Wind in My Face." The poster has a small stain in the upper left hand corner and a very small split on the right hand edge, but is otherwise in very good condition. Two rare pieces of artwork and a rare Battle of Britain Polish fighter pilot's autograph.​
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$250 / £200 / €240
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 Signed poster Jan Falkowski RAF Polish fighter pilot |
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 Signed poster Jan Falkowski RAF Polish fighter pilot |
 Falkowski book poster |
Lovely collection of 13 (+1 duplicate) 1940s pin-up prints.
Perhaps tame and innocent by today's standards, but considered glamourous and even risqué in the 1940s, these lovely ladies were found on many a barrack room wall or inside the lid of many airmen's trunk or footlocker. There are 14 altogether, including one duplicate, so a baker's dozen. All in excellent condition and mounted in photo album pages (but easily removed). Each is approximately 5" x 7.5"
and are signed by artists Billy DeVorss and Art Frahm.
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$45 / £35 / €43 for the set
 Set of pin-up 1940s pin-up girls |  Set of pin-up 1940s pin-up girls |
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 Set of pin-up 1940s pin-up girls |  Set of pin-up 1940s pin-up girls |
Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Berlin 1936 and London 1948.
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Complete set of 12 Olympic poster reprints from 1912 to 1972 (printed in 1972). Each is printed in full colour, 10" x 14" (26cm x 36cm). Stockholm 1912, Anvers 1920, Paris 1924, Amsterdam 1928, Los Angeles 1932, Berlin 1936, London 1948, Helsinki 1952, Melbourne 1956, Rome 1960, Tokyo 1964, Mexico 1968, Munich 1972. Excellent condition with minor edge nick (no paper loss) on one or two only. Still bright and rich colours. Will be sent rolled in a tube. A small sample selection illustrated but all are present. While these have no direct military connection (except perhaps the 1936 poster) they are historically significant and make great displays.
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$55 / £45 / €43
 Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |  Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |
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 Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |  Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |
 Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |  Set of 12 official posters (reprints form 1970s) for every Olympic games, 1912 to 1972 including Ber |
Jimmy Doolittle autograph on booklet by Barrett Tillman.
Short 8-page article on Jimmy Doolittle by well-known aviation historian Barrett Tillman with full-colour card cover signed by Jimmy Doolittle. 8.5" x 11" Published by the American Aviation Historical Society, the article is full of photos and interesting narrative about his life - "The First 80 Years." Excellent condition and would look great framed.
Doolittle was one of the most influential aviation pioneers most well known of course for organizing and leading a retaliatory raid on Tokyo from an aircraft carrier following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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$125 / £100 / €115 email to secure this item
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 Jimmy Doolittle signed booklet |
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 Jimmy Doolittle signed booklet |
 Jimmy Doolittle signed booklet |
 Jimmy Doolittle signed booklet |
 Jimmy Doolittle signed bookletDSCN6530 |
Art print by Robert Taylor:
Fourth Fighter Patrol
Robert Taylor First Edition fine art print. Fourth Fighter Patrol, published by the Military Gallery, Bath, England, 1987, this is number 58 of an edition of 1000 and is signed by Don Blakeslee, Jim Goodson, Chesley Peterson and Jim Clarke as well as the artist. Has been displayed and framed but retains full colour value and clarity. A superb print and a great investment at well below the current gallery price. Will be sent rolled up, ready to frame.
$750 / £535 / €610
 4th Fighter Patrol |  4th Fighter Patrol |
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 4th Fighter Patrol |  4th Fighter Patrol |
RARE Artist's proof signed by Robert Taylor:
D-Day Airborne Assault.
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NOT a standard publication print but an artist's proof, one of only 135 released for sale (this is number 12). D-Day Airborne Assault, released by the Military Gallery, Bath, England in 1994 and signed by Warren Emerson, Clayton Gross, Sid Harwell, William B King, Maurice Long and Miles Wagner as well as the artist. Has been displayed and framed but retains full colour value and clarity. A superb investment at well below the current gallery price. Will be sent rolled up, ready to frame.
$925 / £655/ €755
 D-Day Airborne |  D-Day Airborne |
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 D-Day Airborne |  D-Day Airborne |