SCOUTING FOR BOYS (Boys' Edition): Special Canadian Edition
by Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell
- Used
- good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
-
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Item Price
£32.28£25.83
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
A rare 2nd Canadian Edition. A water stain at the spine that does not affect the print. The binding is tight and the pages are clean. No foxing. Cover price of 45 cents. There are 224 pages. Profusely illustrated throughout. Special Canadian Edition stated.
Synopsis
Scouting for Boys: A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship is the first book on the Scout Movement, published in 1908. It was written and illustrated by Robert Baden-Powell, its founder. It is based on his boyhood experiences, his experience with the Mafeking Cadet Corps during the Second Boer War at the Siege of Mafeking, and on his experimental camp on Brownsea Island, England. It is the fourth bestselling book of the 20th century.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Masons' Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2634
- Title
- SCOUTING FOR BOYS (Boys' Edition)
- Author
- Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell
- Illustrator
- Drawings throughout
- Format/Binding
- Illustrated Paper Covers
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- C. Arthur Pearson, ltd.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1940
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Boy Scouts, Canadian
- Bookseller catalogs
- Boy Scouts/Guides;
- Size
- 7.5" X 5"
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Masons' Books
Biblio member since 2017
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
About Masons' Books
We specialize in vintage young adult and children's literature. Also nautical, biography and historical books that are part of American and Canadian history. We are located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and have been in the book business for the past 30 years. The books come from a smoke-free environment and are "as described." We make every effort to describe our books accurately. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase we offer a complete refund. Some of our books are priced higher than those of other book dealers. That is because most of the books we sell are in better condition than our competitors. We also try to keep our shipping at a reasonable price. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.