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1948 DEWEY AND WARREN CAMPAIGN POSTERS (2)
Estimate:
$200 - $300
Sold
$100
Live Auction
January 2-Part Auction: Posters, Historical Collectibles & Militaria
Description
Pair of campaign posters made for running mates Thomas E. Dewey and Earl Warren for the Presidential election of 1948. First poster reads, 'Our Next President - Thomas E. Dewey' with a large portrait of Dewey at the center. Second poster reads, 'Our Next Vice-President - Earl Warren' with a large portrait of Warren at the center. Commissioned by the Republican National Committee, 1948, approx. 53.5 x 41 inches. Dewey poster has a horizontal split at bottom right, two holes upper quarter, chipping around the margins and folds. Some tears have partial archival tape repair on verso. Warren poster has minor loss top center, small repaired tear at top edge, minor chips.