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Step back in time to the early 1950s with this original Korean War, War Bonds poster, a fascinating relic from a pivotal moment in history. Titled "Let's All Buy Defense Bonds Now," this poster is a powerful call to action, encouraging American military and civilians, many of whom were stationed in Japan during the U.S. occupation, to invest in defense bonds.
What makes this poster truly unique is its origin. Designed and prepared by the TIE section of the GHQ (General Headquarters) of the FEC (Far East Command), it's a testament to the U.S. military's efforts to support the war during the Korean conflict. Also, most notably, it was printed on the back of a map- a practice necessitated by severe paper shortages during and after World War II!
Japan, where this poster originated, faced extended shortages, making such posters exceptionally scarce. The rarity of posters printed on the back of other posters or maps is notable, given the limited production and high likelihood of recycling. Wow!
The artwork itself was designed by Japanese-American artist Yatuka Ohashi, featuring Uncle Sam nailing up a sign in a captivating blend of patriotism and artistic expression.
Condition: Good to Very Good. Age appropriate toning and fading. Original fold lines as issued. Light fading, wear along original fold lines. Faint smudging near top borders. Poster was printed on the back of a map. Minor separation along top and bottom vertical fold lines. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
We us a widely recognized 6 scale system to grade our posters.
All items are carefully hand-packed and shipped in a sturdy tube within 3 business days of payment unless otherwise indicated. Some items which were previously folded or not suitable for rolling will be sent in a flat pack. Please note that an adult signature may be required upon delivery, so we are unable to ship to PO boxes. Unless otherwise noted in the product description or a special offer, shipping rates are as follows:
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NOTE for International Shipments: Shipping rates do not include international taxes or duties which may be charged by your country's border customs control agency.
Our Guarantee
All of our posters are guaranteed to be authentic and as described in the product description to the best of our knowledge and belief, and in good faith. Quite simply, if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply contact us within 14 days of receipt and we'll gladly accept your return, providing the item is in the same condition as it was sent.
Returns
Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately, we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it. It must also be sent in the original packaging.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable). Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. Any item that is returned more than 14 days after delivery may also be ineligible.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. Your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within two business days. Original shipping costs are not refundable.
Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to:
Authentic Vintage Posters- RETURNS
7514 Girard Ave
STE 1615
La Jolla, CA 92037
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable.
If you are returning an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service and purchasing shipping insurance. We can't guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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