1917 Howard Chandler Christy WWI - Fight or Buy Bonds!

Rare, original, 1917 World War I, United States War Bond Poster By Howard Chandler Christy titled "Fight or Buy Bonds!!". Authentic original War Bond Poster measures approx. 20" x 30". The poster reads "Fight or Buy Bonds!!: Third Liberty Loan". It is signed by Howard Chandler Christy on the plate. This important and classic U.S. Army Motif Poster features a Beautiful "Christy Girl" type Lady Liberty raising an American Flag above her head and hovering over a mass of US Army Soldiers as they march off to the front. The poster was printed by Forbes Litho Co. of Boston. The artist Howard Chandler Christy (January 10, 1872 – March 3, 1952)[2] was an American artist and illustrator. Famous for the "Christy Girl" – a colorful and illustrious successor to the "Gibson Girl" – Christy is also widely known for his iconic WWI military recruitment and Liberty loan posters, along with his 1940 masterpiece titled, Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, which is installed along the east stairwell of the United States Capitol. Framed Size: 20 x 30 inches An unrestored poster with good original color and an overall pleasing appearance. Fold marks, edge and corner wear, minor stains typical of well-preserved ephemera of this age.