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ABRAM GAMES (1914-1996)
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RADIOLOCATION. 1941.
29
1
/
2
x19
1
/
2
inches, 75x49
1
/
2
cm. Greycaine Limited, Wafford and London.
Condition A-: creases in image; minor restoration at edges.
Largely self-taught, Games opened his studio in 1936, and before the war, was already designing
posters for major clients such as Shell, The London Transport and the National Post Office.
“Radioloaction (radar) was a secret and highly technical subject of vital importance to defense. By the
time of the Battle of Britain there were 21 operational stations capable of detecting enemy aircraft up
to 200 miles away. Many of the operators were women” (Games p. 21). VAM E.1888-2004, IWM PST
2843, Games Fig. 16.
[2,000/3,000]
ABRAM GAMES (1914-1996)
193
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BLOOD DONORS / ARE NEEDED URGENTLY TO SAVE LIVES. 1942.
29
1
/
4
x19
1
/
4
inches, 74
1
/
4
x49 cm. Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd., London.
Condition B+ / B: creases, abrasions and discoloration in margins and image; pin holes and losses in corners. Paper.
In 1942, during the war, Games was appointed the official war poster designer, in which capacity he
created more than 100 posters and became the key person for British war communication. Games fig. 64.
[600/900]
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