{"title":"The Lawson Wood Collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"1-colliers-magazine","title":"Bonds Before Bananas- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis January 1943 Collier's cover captures a uniquely American moment as beloved British illustrator Lawson Wood's iconic Gran'pop orangutan has been enlisted in the war effort, peddling Savings Bonds from a cheerful red cart. Wood's internationally famous primate characters, rendered with their characteristic warmth and comic timing, transform patriotic duty into pure delight as a family of smaller monkeys eagerly reaches for bonds and fruit alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover represents the remarkable fusion of entertainment and propaganda that defined American media during World War II. Just weeks after the Casablanca Conference and amid the turning tide at Stalingrad, American households received this gentle reminder to support the war effort, delivered not through stern appeals but through characters they'd grown to love over decades of Wood's magazine work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of WWII ephemera, Lawson Wood illustrations, or Golden Age magazine art, this cover embodies the era's unique approach to home front mobilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617336435,"sku":"CA6781-1","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-1.jpg?v=1771098022"},{"product_id":"25-colliers-magazine","title":"Sunday Drive- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful October 1940 Collier's cover showcases Lawson Wood at his best by showcasing his beloved anthropomorphic apes in a characteristically chaotic fashion. A vintage automobile careens across the page, piloted by Wood's trademark orangutans: one gripping the wheel with determined concentration while another lounges aristocratically under a green parasol, and a third peeks mischievously from the engine compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood, the British illustrator whose whimsical primates became icons of interwar commercial art, brings his signature warmth and humor to this scene of mechanical mayhem. The rich blue of the vintage car pops against the warm cream background, while the leopard-print upholstery and jaunty parasol add touches of absurdist luxury. Published just weeks after America instituted its first peacetime draft, covers like this offered welcome respite from anxious headlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quintessential example of Golden Age magazine illustration, this piece captures both Wood's technical mastery and the era's appetite for gentle, escapist humor. The original mailing label adds provenance charm, connecting this copy to a specific California household during those uncertain autumn days of 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617401971,"sku":"CA6781-25","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-25.jpg?v=1771098020"},{"product_id":"19-colliers-magazine","title":"Nazi Retreat- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust seven weeks after American forces delivered a stunning blow to the Imperial Japanese Navy at Midway, British illustrator Lawson Wood captured the Allied sentiment with characteristic wit on this July 1942 Collier's cover. His signature anthropomorphized orangutans take on pointed political meaning here: a Nazi-uniformed orangutan cracks the whip over his Japanese counterpart, offering a satirical commentary on Axis power dynamics that American readers would have immediately understood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood's mastery of comic illustration transforms wartime anxiety into something both digestible and defiant. The vibrant palette demonstrates why his work graced countless magazine covers during the golden age of American periodicals. The Rising Sun motif on the cart wheel and the swastika-emblazoned uniform leave no ambiguity about the targets of this visual broadside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking artifact from a pivotal moment in world history, this cover bridges propaganda, fine illustration, and popular culture. A standout piece for collectors of WWII ephemera, Lawson Wood enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to the powerful visual language of wartime America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617434739,"sku":"CA6781-19","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-19.jpg?v=1771098020"},{"product_id":"13-colliers-magazine","title":"Midnight Express- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful 1941 Collier's cover captures Lawson Wood at his comedic best, depicting a harried stork whose baby-delivery service has been hilariously hijacked by a quartet of mischievous apes. Wood's signature anthropomorphized primates, clad in diapers and perched precariously atop the flying bird, evoke the artist's beloved 'Gran'pop' series that charmed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic throughout the interwar years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition crackles with kinetic energy as one unfortunate ape tumbles toward a rooftop chimney, silhouetted against a luminous yellow moon. Published just months before Pearl Harbor, this cover offered American readers a moment of pure whimsy amid growing global anxiety. Wood's masterful handling of animal expressions and slapstick timing demonstrates why he remained one of the most popular commercial illustrators of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of golden age magazine illustration or anyone drawn to Wood's uniquely British brand of visual humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617369203,"sku":"CA6781-13","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-13.jpg?v=1771098020"},{"product_id":"20-colliers-magazine","title":"Loose Talk- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis November 1942 Collier's cover by British illustrator Lawson Wood masterfully blends wartime gravity with comedic charm. Wood's beloved 'Gran'pop' orangutan character gestures emphatically at a sign reading 'Loose Talk May Cost Lives' while a magnificent scarlet macaw perches above, the very embodiment of loose talk itself. The visual pun is quintessential Wood: gentle humor delivering a deadly serious message about wartime security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe timing is significant as this issue hit newsstands as American forces landed in North Africa during Operation Torch, when careless words about troop movements could genuinely cost lives. Wood's genius was making such warnings palatable through his internationally syndicated animal characters, whom readers already loved from his 'Gran'pop' series and countless magazine appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful convergence of propaganda art and commercial illustration, this cover captures the home front's peculiar blend of anxiety and determined normalcy. The autumn pumpkin adds seasonal warmth while the sage green background and rich oranges create a palette that feels both festive and urgent. A standout piece for collectors of wartime Americana or Lawson Wood's distinctive animal illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617533043,"sku":"CA6781-20","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-20.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"15-colliers-magazine","title":"Monkey Mayday- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking May 1943 Collier's cover by celebrated British illustrator Lawson Wood captures a snapshot of American wartime sentiment at a pivotal moment in World War II. Wood's trademark anthropomorphized primates, here cast as downed Japanese pilots clinging to a life raft while their aircraft sinks into churning seas, delivered pointed propaganda wrapped in his signature comedic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition showcases Wood's masterful ability to blend humor with commentary. The bewildered expressions and the chaotic scramble for survival transform a wartime message into accessible satire. The vibrant orange raft against turquoise waters demonstrates Wood's confident color sense, while the sinking aircraft with its Rising Sun insignia leaves no doubt about the intended message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating artifact from America's home front, this cover bridges entertainment and propaganda in ways that defined wartime publishing. The featured articles on Army-Navy intelligence and the Toulon naval tragedy reinforce the military focus of this era's journalism. A compelling piece for collectors of wartime Americana, illustration art, or Lawson Wood's distinctive body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617631347,"sku":"CA6781-15","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-15.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"3-colliers-magazine","title":"A Salty Shave- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful November 1943 Collier's cover by Lawson Wood showcases the British illustrator at his whimsical best, depicting three sailor-clad apes engaged in a shipboard shaving session. The scene captures Wood's signature blend of precise anatomical observation and absurdist humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during the height of WWII, the naval theme struck a chord with American readers whose thoughts were never far from loved ones serving at sea. Wood's anthropomorphic primates offered a welcome moment of levity amid the war news that dominated the magazine's pages. The bold teal background and crisp white uniforms demonstrate the confident color palette that made Wood's covers instantly recognizable on newsstands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of Golden Age illustration, this cover bridges the gap between British comic tradition and American commercial art, embodying the transatlantic cultural exchange that defined the wartime era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617664115,"sku":"CA6781-3","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-3.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"21-colliers-magazine","title":"Axis Airdrop- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLawson Wood delivers quintessential wartime whimsy in this April 1942 Collier's cover, depicting one of his beloved anthropomorphic apes in an unfortunate parachuting predicament. The hapless primate, outfitted with military helmet and tommy gun, descends toward an unforgiving desert landscape of towering cacti, his canopy riddled with holes and his expression one of unmistakable alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated just months after Pearl Harbor, this cover exemplifies the morale-boosting humor that sustained American readers through dark early war years. Wood, the British illustrator whose 'Gran'pop' orangutan became internationally beloved, brings his signature blend of meticulous animal anatomy and slapstick comedy to wartime service. The vibrant azure sky and brilliant yellow parachute create an almost cheerful backdrop for impending disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of wartime Americana, Lawson Wood originals, or vintage magazine illustration. The cover's reference to 'Argentina—Axis Gateway' adds fascinating historical context about wartime concerns regarding Nazi influence in South America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617762419,"sku":"CA6781-21","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-21.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"16-colliers-magazine","title":"Snowy Ambush- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful 1941 Collier's cover by Lawson Wood captures his beloved Gran'pop character in peak mischievous form. The elderly orangutan, sporting his signature yellow feathered cap, careens down a snowy hillside on a red sled while his companion clings on for dear life, the culprit behind their chaos, a grinning young ape with another snowball at the ready, watches from the hilltop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood's mastery of anthropomorphic expression shines here: Gran'pop's startled indignation at the snowball impact, his passenger's grimacing determination, and the troublemaker's gleeful satisfaction tell a complete comedic story in a single frame. The January date places this cheerful scene against the backdrop of a world at war, offering American readers a moment of pure, uncomplicated joy during uncertain times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming example of Golden Age magazine illustration at its most accessible, this cover demonstrates why Lawson Wood's ape illustrations became beloved on both sides of the Atlantic. A standout piece for collectors of vintage humor illustration or anyone who appreciates masterful comic timing rendered in paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617795187,"sku":"CA6781-16","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/monkey-M.jpg?v=1772225766"},{"product_id":"17-colliers-magazine","title":"Baby Makes Three- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful 1943 Collier's cover showcases Lawson Wood at his whimsical best, depicting a multigenerational orangutan family in a heartwarming domestic scene. The bespectacled grandmother, having dropped her knitting to reach for the toddling baby, is joined by the preening young mother adorned with a flower and earrings, a perfectly observed send-up of human vanity and family dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood, the British illustrator who became internationally beloved for his anthropomorphized primates, created hundreds of such scenes that brought humor to calendars, postcards, and magazine covers throughout the early 20th century. His 'Gran'pop' series remains iconic in the world of commercial illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished during the height of World War II, this cover offered American readers a moment of levity amid wartime concerns. The magazine also featured 'Confessions of a Sourpuss' by Harold L. Ickes, FDR's famously cantankerous Interior Secretary. A charming example of Golden Age illustration that captures both artistic mastery and a specific moment in American publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325617893491,"sku":"CA6781-17","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-17.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"18-colliers-magazine","title":"The Air Patrol Boys- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful August 1942 Collier's cover by British illustrator Lawson Wood captures the absurdist humor that made his anthropomorphized animal illustrations beloved on both sides of the Atlantic. Here, a uniformed orangutan mans a cobbled-together aircraft spotting station, complete with brass listening horn, megaphone amplifier, and an official aircraft identification chart showing both Japanese and American plane silhouettes. His bear assistant, wearing a military cap, operates what appears to be a battery-powered communication device, while the 'aircraft' they've detected turns out to be a squadron of approaching bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe image perfectly encapsulates the home front spirit of 1942, when thousands of civilian volunteers joined the Ground Observer Corps to watch American skies for enemy aircraft. Wood transforms this earnest patriotic duty into gentle comedy without undermining its importance, a delicate balance that made such illustrations effective morale boosters during wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming example of WWII-era magazine illustration that combines Wood's signature comic style with meaningful historical context. The featured article 'There Are No Submarines in the Air' by Colonel Royal B. Lord adds additional wartime significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325618024563,"sku":"CA6781-18","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-18.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"23-colliers-magazine","title":"Flamingo Express- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust thirteen days after Pearl Harbor shattered American innocence, this Lawson Wood cover for Collier's offered readers one last moment of pure whimsy before the nation plunged into total war. Wood's beloved orangutan characters stage a gleeful takeover of an indignant flamingo, complete with makeshift rope reins and a bamboo ladder: a scene of cheerful absurdity that captures the illustrator at his most inventive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood (1878-1957) had perfected this brand of anthropomorphic comedy over decades with his 'Gran'pop' orangutan becoming a beloved fixture in British and American publishing. Here, his mastery of animal expression shines: the flamingo's affronted dignity, the rider's determined grip, the baby apes' gleeful chaos below. The vibrant grass-green background, unusual for the era, makes the pink and brown figures pop with remarkable presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking artifact from the precise moment America's world changed forever, this cover bridges Depression-era escapism and wartime resolve. The headline below—'Can Berlin Take It?'—hints at the serious content within, while Wood's monkeys remain blissfully unaware of history unfolding around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325618090099,"sku":"CA6781-23","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-23.jpg?v=1771098021"},{"product_id":"12-colliers-magazine","title":"The Tamed Tyrant- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis April 1940 Collier's cover by beloved British illustrator Lawson Wood delivers pointed political commentary through his signature brand of animal humor. A self-satisfied Russian bear holds a chained, scowling monkey adorned with a Nazi swastika armband, a biting visual commentary on the uneasy Nazi-Soviet alliance that had shocked the world just months earlier with the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood's mastery of anthropomorphized animals transforms geopolitical tension into darkly comedic tableau. The bear's closed-eye contentment contrasts sharply with the monkey's evident displeasure, suggesting Wood's skepticism about the durability of this particular partnership. The chain linking them speaks volumes about the nature of totalitarian alliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during the 'Phoney War' period, just weeks before Germany's devastating Western offensive, this cover captures a moment when Americans were still neutral observers of European chaos. A standout piece for collectors of WWII-era illustration or Lawson Wood's distinctive work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325618155635,"sku":"CA6781-12","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-12.jpg?v=1771098022"},{"product_id":"24-colliers-magazine","title":"Baby Boomers- Collier's Magazine","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful August 1941 Collier's cover captures Lawson Wood at his whimsical best, two orangutan mothers enjoying a stroll with their baby-filled carriages, complete with parasol and ribbons. Wood's anthropomorphized primates were beloved fixtures of interwar popular culture, their gentle humor offering welcome relief as war clouds gathered over Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British-born illustrator had perfected his primate paintings over decades, and his apes appeared everywhere from postcards to playing cards. This cover showcases his mastery: the knowing expressions, the carefully observed simian anatomy translated into human domestic comedy, the warm palette that draws the eye from any newsstand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished just four months before Pearl Harbor, this issue balanced Wood's charming cover against serious war journalism inside. A standout piece for collectors of Golden Age illustration or vintage Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lawson Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, * Please note that this listing is for the cover artwork, and not the magazine as a whole. Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's photo to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325618253939,"sku":"CA6781-24","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CA6781-24.jpg?v=1771098021"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/collections\/the-lawson-wood-collection.oembed","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}