Election Poster – Nazi Party in Germany, 1932

Election Poster – Nazi Party in Germany, 1932
Bonzen und Herrenklub mit dem Juden – mit dem Schaffenden Volk Adolf Hitler, Liste 1, election poster issued by the Nazi Party. Neumeister printing press, Bayreuth, (town in Northern Bavaria in Germany), [ca.1932]. Design of poster by Philip Rupprecht, a caricaturist known mainly for his anti-Semitic caricatures published in "Der Stürmer" under the pen-name "Fips".
Remarkable caricature featuring the campaign for the role of German Prime Minister as a horse race between the candidates. Crossing the finish line first is the representative of the Nazi party. Far behind lag the other parties: The Communist Party, The Center Party and the Social-Democratic Party. Last is the representative of the German National People's Party falling off his horse. Masses of people are seen on the left balcony cheering and flying flags with Swastikas. Two people are holding a sign "Heil Hitler". A group of men are seen on another balcony, dressed in suits and top hats. Behind them is seen a Star of David. The inscription Herrn Klub ["Men's Club"] appears under the grandstand.
The poster was probably printed towards one of two elections campaigns in Germany in 1932. In the elections that took place in July 1932 the Nazi Party was the largest faction in the Reichstag, and it kept its power in the second elections campaign which took place at the end of the same year. Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany in January 1933.
136X50 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases, tears to edges and corners (professionally restored). Upper margins are somewhat chopped. Cloth backed for display and preservation.