1908 SCOUTING FOR BOYS..BOY SCOUT HANDBOOK.BADEN POWELL

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You are bidding on an original 1st year 1908 hardbound edition of 'Scouting For Boys' by Robert Baden Powell. This is the original edition of the first ever handbook that started Boy Scouting in England...to be followed in 1910 by the Boy Scouts of America. In 1908 the original first Boy Scout Handbook was issued in England in six parts called the 'Fortnightly' editions. Later in 1908 because of high demand the original bound editions of 'Scouting For Boys' were published in four impressions. The book you are bidding on is the 3rd Impression that was printed in 1908. The cover is a rare hardbound version that is black and says 'Scouting For Boys Baden Powell' on the spine. This book is in great readable overall condition. The pages have darkened with age, and one page is loose. The spine has separated somewhat w the page is loose. This will be a treasure to someones collection as we fast approach the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scout movement next year. As always my auctions are guaranteed to your complete satisfaction!!! Be sure to look at my other auctions for other RARE or hard to find Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Girl Guide items, including: (1)1940 Philturn information booklet...the precursor to the 'Philmont: Guidebook to High Adventure'. This is probably the first Philturn booklet that was printed to be distributed about the ranch...it is very RARE...and is in great condition. (2)1941 Philturn brochure. This is probably the 2nd informational brochure that was sent out about the ranch, and was sent out prior to Philturn becoming Philmont later in 1941. Again this is a very RARE booklet and it too is in great condition. (3)Original Philturn RockyMountain Scout Camp pocket patch. This is a brand new never sewn patch, and has the deep chocolate brown colored border. A RARE patch! (4)Philmont Dollar Type 2 with all six segments...new never sewn condition. (5)Philmont 'Mountain Man' segment...new never sewn condition. This is a RARE patch! (6)Robert Baden Powell autograph...the founder of Boy Scouting. (7)Two different Dan Beard autographs with quotes...the co-founder of American Boy Scouting. (8)Ernest Thompson Seton autograph...the co-founder of American Boy Scouting. (9)1908 SCOUTING FOR BOYS...this is the 1st year Boy Scout Handbook by Robert Baden Powell. This is a rare hardback edition in nice shape. This is the handbook that started scouting 100 YEARS ago. A SUPER RARE HANDBOOK!! (10)1917 Girl Scout Handbook...2nd year Girl Scout Handbook by Juliette Low..."How Girls Can Help Their Country". (11)1912 Girl Guides Handbook...1st Girl Scout Handbook by Agnes Baden Powell and Robert Baden Powell. THE handbook that started Girl Guides and Girl Scouting..."How Girls Can Help To Build Up The Empire". (12)Early Girl Guides 'Thank You' Medal...with original small envelope and original Boy Scout Association letter signed by Robert Baden Powell. This is a SUPER RARE set of items from the early days of Boy Scouting and Girl Guiding. Medal is 9k gold. (13)Old English Boy Scout hat pin. (14)Early red felt 'Dan Beard' patrol patch...new never sewn condition. (15)Original Boy Scouts of America New York City letterhead carbon copy letter signed by Ernest Thompson Seton,Chief Scout, with his trademark wolf pawprint. Seton is writing to get the Boys Life interest started. This is very rare and is dated March 27, 1914. Thank you for looking at my auctions and good luck!!! read more

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