Vintage 1974 US Marine Corps Poster 1775-1975 Few Good Men Recruiting Mailer EGA for Sale

Vintage 1974 US Marine Corps Poster 1775-1975 Few Good Men Recruiting Mailer EGA For Sale

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Vintage 1974 US Marine Corps Poster 1775-1975 Few Good Men Recruiting Mailer EGA:
$100.00

Item: Original 1974/1975 U.S. Marine Corps Bicentennial Promotional Mailer & Recruiting Poster.Front Design: Features bold yellow typography reading "THE MARINE CORPS 1775–1975" and the famous slogan "WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN" anchored by the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) emblem. The center showcases a 3×4 grid of 12 iconic historical USMC recruiting posters spanning from the American Revolution through World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam era (featuring classic artworks like James Montgomery Flagg's recruiting art, J.C. Leyendecker, and aviation recruitment).Reverse Design: Official recruitment letterhead from "Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. 20380" featuring the full-color USMC seal. The letter opens with: "1775-1974: These dates represent almost 200 years of young men serving their country through the Marine Corps. The poster we've sent you is a reminder of this unique tradition you can be part of as a member of the Corps." It includes career pitch details, GPO printer markings along the bottom margin, and the internal code EM:fu.Format: Self-mailing/direct-mail promotional foldout intended to be mailed directly to high school seniors or potential enlistees. Typically measures approximately 24" × 36" to 24" × 37" unfolded.Detailed Condition ReportGrade: Very Good (VG) to Very Good+ (VG+) vintage condition.Folds & Creases: Issued as-folded in eighths/sixteenths for mail delivery.Distinct horizontal and vertical machine factory fold creases are present throughout. There is light surface stress along intersection points, but no catastrophic cross-fold splitting.Tears & Paper Loss: No large tears, punch holes, or missing sections. The outer edges appear clean and intact.Discoloration & Staining:
The poster side displays strong, vivid ink saturation with minimal fading.The reverse (letter side) exhibits age-appropriate light toning and scattered faint foxing/water spotting along the lower unprinted borders and edges.Pinholes/Adhesives: No obvious tape residue, tack holes, or blue sticky tack visible in the cornersPlease review the attached pictures for additional details. Shipping will be combined for multiple items purchased and shipped in the same package. Related Items: