c.1917 Enlist Today U.S. Marines Joseph Leyendecker USMC WWI Marine Corps

Date: c.1917
Artist: Leyendecker, Joseph C.
Size (in): 26" x 18.25"
Size (cm): 64.5 x 46.4
Condition: A-
Linen backed: No

This vintage original c.1917 United States Marine Corps recruiting poster was created by the celebrated American illustrator Joseph C. Leyendecker during the First World War with text that reads:

ENLIST TODAY U.S. MARINES – Join For Two, Three or Four Years – For Full Information Apply At 24 East 23rd Street, New York City 

Leyendecker’s image of two Marines in khaki, one waving a signal flag and one lying prone with binoculars, was used on at least one other Marine Corps recruiting poster issued during the World War One. This version with Leyendecker’s artwork only and without photos added on the right and left borders is harder to find.  This poster is overprinted with address of the Marine Corps recruiting office in New York City. 

This vintage original poster looks unused with no tape or pinholes and only light handling wear including a short tear of less than a half inch on the left edge without paper loss not affecting image area. Overall condition is excellent for this antique original.