Original 1947 Terence Cuneo Road Safety Poster Ministry of Transport Crown Size For Sale
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Original 1947 Terence Cuneo Road Safety Poster Ministry of Transport Crown Size: $350.70
An exceptionally rare, genuine 1947 post-WWII British road safety poster designed by the legendary artist Terence Cuneo (1907–1996) for the UK Ministry of Transport.Titled \"Get Home Safe and Sound,\" this striking piece features Cuneo\'s trademark dramatic mastery of light and vehicular motion. Unlike the massive roadside billboards, this is the scarcer \"Crown\" size variant, printed simultaneously for indoor display in post offices, town halls, and schools.This is an authentic 1947 historical document, not a modern digital reproduction or reprint.Official Printer Credits (Visible on the bottom edge):
Bottom Left: \"Issued by the Ministry of Transport\"
Bottom Right: \"Printed for H.M. Stationery Office by Mardon, Son and Hall Ltd Bristol 51-3396\"
Condition Report:The poster is in excellent vintage condition and has been remarkably well-preserved for nearly 80 years.
Paper & Colour: The evening colours remain incredibly bright, rich, and unfaded. The paper has a wonderful authentic period texture.
Folds: Features a single, light horizontal storage fold across the center, which is completely standard for government documents distributed by the HMSO at the time. It will flatten beautifully if framed.
Flaws: There is a tiny, minor 5mm nick on the lower right edge (pic). No major tears, no heavy staining, no nasty tape residue, and no pinholes.
Dimensions:
Size: 19 inches x 14 ½ inches (Approx. 48.3 cm x 36.8 cm)
Shipping & Packaging:The poster will be handled with absolute care, wrapped securely in acid-free tissue paper, and rolled in a tube for posting.
