Very early Boy Scout magazine...
Item # 705369
November 04, 1922
THE SCOUT, London, Nov. 4, 1922 An early issue of the Boy Scout magazine, and noted in the masthead: "Founded by Sir Robert Baden-Powell" who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts.
This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well including a color cover.
Complete in 24 pages, color front & back covers, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, mild wear at the spine, good condition.
background: In the 1920s, The Scout magazine was the leading periodical for Boy Scouts in the United Kingdom, serving as both an instructional guide and a source of inspiration for young members of the movement. Published weekly by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. and edited from 1919 by Haydn Dimmock, the magazine played a vital role in shaping the identity and spirit of Scouting during the post–World War I era. It featured a dynamic mix of practical articles on outdoor skills like knot-tying, signaling, and map-reading, alongside serialized adventure fiction, moral tales, puzzles, and contributions from Scouts across the British Empire. The magazine also carried messages from Chief Scout Robert Baden-Powell, reinforcing Scouting values of service, leadership, and global citizenship. Visually engaging with illustrations, cartoons, and patrol corner reports, The Scout fostered a strong sense of community and belonging among its readers, making it an essential part of Scouting culture during the interwar years.
This was very much the "Boy's Life" of its day, with various articles & stories of interest to boys and scouts. Various illustrations as well including a color cover.
Complete in 24 pages, color front & back covers, 8 1/2 by 12 inches, mild wear at the spine, good condition.
background: In the 1920s, The Scout magazine was the leading periodical for Boy Scouts in the United Kingdom, serving as both an instructional guide and a source of inspiration for young members of the movement. Published weekly by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. and edited from 1919 by Haydn Dimmock, the magazine played a vital role in shaping the identity and spirit of Scouting during the post–World War I era. It featured a dynamic mix of practical articles on outdoor skills like knot-tying, signaling, and map-reading, alongside serialized adventure fiction, moral tales, puzzles, and contributions from Scouts across the British Empire. The magazine also carried messages from Chief Scout Robert Baden-Powell, reinforcing Scouting values of service, leadership, and global citizenship. Visually engaging with illustrations, cartoons, and patrol corner reports, The Scout fostered a strong sense of community and belonging among its readers, making it an essential part of Scouting culture during the interwar years.
Category: The 20th Century









