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Last Chance March 2024 Passed Lots Sale - Ends March 29th

Mon, Mar 25, 2024 02:00AM EDT - Fri, Mar 29, 2024 03:00PM EDT
Lot 607

U.S. Dept. of Ag. Smokey the Bear Posters 1969-70

Estimate: $250 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration are three U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service card stock posters with Smokey the Bear advertisements circa 1969-1970. The first poster in this lot shows a burnt down forest and building with the top reading, "It started as a simple trash fire". In the bottom left it shows a small box with Smokey the Bear in his hat with the top reading, "Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires". This poster was presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service And Your State Forester. The poster shows good condition overall with wear from its age and use over the years but no signs of obvious damage is noted. The second in this lot shows a nest of baby birds in the center of the poster while the top reads, "Forest fires burn more than trees" in black lettering. This poster was presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service And Your State Forester. This poster shows good condition overall with wear present from its age and use over the years but no signs of obvious damage are noted. The third and final poster in this lot shows Smokey the bear surrounded by foliage and various animals as he looks towards the viewer. Some of the animals surrounding Smokey the Bear include a moose, a rabbit, a wolf, a fox, a skunk, a bobcat and more. The poster reads, "Our family... Depends on your family / Only you can prevent forest fires". This poster was presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Forest Service And Your State Forester. The poster shows good condition overall with slight wear present but no signs of obvious damage are noted. The posters measure from 18 7/16" L x 13" W to 19 7/8" L x 13" W.

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