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ZOUAVES D'AFRIQUE! | Collis' Regiment | 19th Century Typography | Civil War Recruitment Poster




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    A Typographic Tour-de-Force in Red.

    This poster is a high-quality reproduction of a stunning and unusual Civil War recruitment notice from Philadelphia. What makes this piece extraordinary is its design: it's a true "typographic tour-de-force," using a wide variety of 19th-century fonts to create a dynamic and visually compelling composition.

    Printed entirely in red ink, it calls for recruits for "COLLIS' REGIMENT, ZOUAVES D'AFRIQUE." The text details everything from the $100 bounty to the high standards for recruits, noting that only "Able-Bodied and Sober Young Men need apply" for this elite unit. It even specifies that the uniform will match that of General Banks' Body Guard. It's a masterpiece of 19th-century graphic design and a perfect piece for any lover of typography, Philadelphia history, or the famed Zouave soldiers.

    .: Three paper options - Fine art, Semi-glossy and Matte
    .: Paper thickness (JONDO): Fine Art: 285 g/m², Semi-Glossy: 180 g/m², Matte: 200 g/m²
    .: Paper thickness (Printify Choice): Semi-Glossy: 260 g/m², Matte: 189 g/m²
    .: Multiple sizes to choose from
    .: Horizontal and vertical options available

    EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr [!at] honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
    Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
    Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from USA (JONDO) and Japan (Printify Choice)
    Care instructions: If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
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    Item was accurately described, shipped in a timely manner, and packaged appropriately. Great overall purchase!