1917 Boy Scouts Handbook, Antique Scouting Collectible, Early BSA Manual, Historical Americana Gift

1917 Boy Scouts of America Handbook, Softcover. 498 pages. Fair condition. Fragile. There is writing near the beginning.

Own a piece of scouting history with this 1917 edition of the "Boy Scouts of America Handbook." This antique softcover manual contains 498 pages filled with early scouting principles, skills, and ideals. A fascinating glimpse into the origins of the Boy Scouts of America, this handbook showcases the foundational knowledge imparted to young scouts over a century ago. Due to its age, this item is in fair and fragile condition, showing wear consistent with over a century of existence. There is some writing present near the beginning of the book. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a tangible artifact from the early days of the BSA.  

This handbook would make a special gift for a scouting historian, a collector of antique Americana, someone interested in the history of youth organizations, or anyone fascinated by early 20th-century culture. It serves as a primary source document and a unique historical collectible.

This book is antique, over 100 years old, while it appears to be in fair condition there may be minor imperfections that I missed.