A School of Purposes, Fougasse — 1st Edition

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A School of Purposes, Fougasse — 1st Edition

Name: A School of Purposes, Fougasse — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5996
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Publication: London, Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1946.

Formatting: Small 4to, pp. 48.

Condition Report: Very Good. The dust jacket is remarkably well-preserved for its age, retaining bright and vivid colours across the front and rear panels, though showing some minor rubbing and faint spotting to the cream grounds. A small, closed tear and slight wear are evident at the head of the spine, with mild edge-wear to the extremities. Beneath the jacket, the yellow cloth boards remain sturdy and secure, with a firm, tight binding. The text block is pleasingly square. Internally, the pages are generally clean, displaying only minor instances of scattered foxing primarily confined to the margins and preliminary leaves. The front endpaper bears a neat contemporary gift inscription in ink, adding a touch of personal history without detracting from the overall appeal of this wartime collection.

Catalogue Note: First edition. A delightful and historically significant collection of Fougasse's iconic Second World War propaganda posters, featuring a central title-page vignette of three colourful figures. The front endpaper bears a neat contemporary gift inscription in ink: "To dear Peter, from Muriel."

Illustrated throughout with the distinctive, humorous artwork of Cyril Kenneth Bird (Fougasse), this volume encapsulates the spirit of the British home front.

Complete copies retaining their original dust wrappers, such as this example, have become increasingly scarce on the open market, making this an appealing acquisition for collectors of wartime ephemera and twentieth-century illustration.

During the dark days of the Second World War, the British government turned to the artist Fougasse to convey vital messages to the public with wit rather than dread. A School of Purposes gathers a definitive selection of these brilliant propaganda posters produced between 1939 and 1945, showcasing his mastery of visual communication. With a thoughtful introduction by A. P. Herbert, this volume stands not merely as an art book, but as a compelling historical document capturing the resilience and humour of wartime Britain.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Fougasse, A. P. Herbert

Book Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Humour

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 48

Book Publication Year: 1946

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Fougasse

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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