Scouting For Boys - A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship

Scouting for Boys was originally issued in six fortnightly parts beginning on the 15th. January 1908.It was largely based on B.P\'s military service in Africa,particularly at the Siege of Mafeking. It was so popular that in May 1908 a complete edition containing a slightly revised text and with illustrations by B. P. appeared in both hardback and paperback editions. It was reprinted a further five times during that year. It has become one of the world\'s best selling books. This copy is the 1st. printing of the 1st. edition and is of extreme rarity. Bound in quarter red leather and red cloth with gilt title on spine; in very good condition. A Scouting Bookplate of Frank Y. Molyneux on inside front cover (Frank was District Commissioner in Liverpool in the 1930\'s & 40\'s) pp.397