Offered for sale is a charming and collectible vintage copy of
You Have Been Warned: A Complete Guide to the Road
by Fougasse and McCullough, published by Methuen & Co. Ltd., London. This is the
Tenth and Cheaper Edition
, dated
1942
, originally first published in
1935.
A classic example of British wit, this book delivers humorous yet insightful commentary on road safety and motoring behaviour in mid-20th century Britain. Filled with satirical illustrations and tongue-in-cheek observations, it's a delightful piece for fans of vintage humour, motoring history, or quirky British publications.
Item Details:
Authors:
Fougasse & McCullough
Title:
You Have Been Warned
Publisher:
Methuen & Co. Ltd., London
Edition:
Tenth and Cheaper Edition
Publication Year:
1942
Pages:
Approx. 80 (unpaginated illustrations and text)
Binding:
Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket
Size:
Approx. 18.5 x 12 cm
Cover Design:
Colourful face motif, jacket design by Fougasse
Illustrations:
Black-and-white humorous line drawings throughout
Condition:
The dust jacket has edge wear and light scuffing, with small chips to corners and spine.
Interior pages are complete and intact with some age-related foxing and light marks.
Binding firm.
Clean inside with no writing or annotations.
Highlights:
✔️ 1940s British humour classic
✔️ Road safety satire with cartoons
✔️ Collectible for motoring, design, and humour enthusiasts
✔️ Fun gift idea for vintage car lovers
Postage & Packaging:
Carefully packed and shipped in a protective sleeve and board-backed envelope to ensure safe delivery.