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Very early Boy Scout magazine...
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.
Category: The 20th Century
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