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World War I Thrift Stamps Propaganda Poster
uncommon1900-1945

World War I Thrift Stamps Propaganda Poster

United States · 1915 ·

A World War I propaganda poster depicting a soldier and a woman, encouraging citizens to buy Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps with the slogan 'We licked them at the front, you lick them at the back'.

This poster was created during World War I as part of a national campaign in the United States to fund the war effort by promoting public savings and investment in government war bonds and stamps.

Printing Method

Lithography

Image: Artist Posters · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.