This Girl Scout Handbook bundle includes a 1930 Revised Edition and a 1955 Eighth Impression Intermediate Program handbook, with the later book carrying handwritten Girl Scout records from Midland, Michigan.
These are books that were actually used, not copies that sat untouched on a shelf. Together they cover decades of Girl Scout history, with instruction on camping, home skills, crafts, outdoor activities, badge work, international friendship, and troop life.
The handwritten records, saved clippings, typed pages, notes, and old paper tucked inside the later handbook stay with the bundle as part of its history.
Details
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Item: Bundle of 2 Girl Scout handbooks
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Title: Girl Scout Handbook and Girl Scout Handbook: Intermediate Program
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Author: Girl Scouts organization
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Illustrator: Not confirmed from photos
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Publisher: Girl Scouts, Inc. and Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
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Publication Year: 1930 and 1955
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Edition and Printing: 1930 Revised Edition, January 1930. 1955 New Edition, Eighth Impression, November 1955
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Format and Binding: Two hardcover books
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Dust Jacket: None present
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Pages: 1930 handbook, 464 pages. 1955 Intermediate Program handbook, 510 pages
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Genre: Scouting, reference, outdoor skills, youth organization history
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Language: English, with a saved typed Spanish language page among the inserted material
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ISBN: None
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Dimensions: 1930 handbook approximately 7 1/2 x 5 x 1 inches from dictated measurements. Measurement for the 1955 handbook is not confirmed from photos, add if known
Condition Grade: Fair
Positives
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Graded Fair: Both books remain readable and usable, but they show substantial evidence of decades of handling and use.
- Pages are attached according to the provided condition notes, and photographed interior pages remain legible.
- The 1955 hardcover remains comparatively solid and retains its green and dark cover design.
- The later handbook contains its illustrated Girl Scout Record pages, including handwritten troop and Midland, Michigan information from a previous owner.
- Black, white, and green illustrations appear throughout the 1955 handbook, including camping, crafts, outdoor activities, and badge related material.
- Original inserted papers include handwritten notes, typed material, clippings, and scouting related information that will remain with the books.
Issues / Wear
- The 1930 handbook has heavy cover wear, rubbing, fraying at the spine and corners, worn cloth, darkened page edges, and substantial handling wear.
- The 1955 handbook has numerous old papers, clippings, handwritten notes, and typed sheets tucked between pages. Some extend beyond the text block and show tears, folds, discoloration, and edge wear.
- The 1955 book has handwriting in its Girl Scout Record section and other signs of previous ownership and use.
- Both books show age toning and handling wear. These should be considered working historical copies rather than clean collectible examples.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
The 1930 handbook comes from an important period in Girl Scout history and is dedicated to founder Juliette Low. It includes practical instruction ranging from home life and first aid to camping and outdoor skills.
The 1955 Intermediate Program handbook reflects the postwar Girl Scout program, with badge work, crafts, outdoor activities, service, and personal record pages.
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Care and Handling:
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