{"product_id":"girl-scout-handbook-bundle-1930-1955","title":"Girl Scout Handbook Bundle 1930 Revised Edition and 1955 Eighth Impression Midland Michigan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handwritten records, saved clippings, typed pages, notes, and old paper tucked inside the later handbook stay with the bundle as part of its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"Bundle of 2 Girl Scout handbooks\"\u003eBundle of 2 Girl Scout handbooks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girl Scout Handbook and Girl Scout Handbook: Intermediate Program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girl Scouts organization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girl Scouts, Inc. and Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930 and 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930 Revised Edition, January 1930. 1955 New Edition, Eighth Impression, November 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two hardcover books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1930 handbook, 464 pages. 1955 Intermediate Program handbook, 510 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scouting, reference, outdoor skills, youth organization history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English, with a saved typed Spanish language page among the inserted material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both books remain readable and usable, but they show substantial evidence of decades of handling and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are attached according to the provided condition notes, and photographed interior pages remain legible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1955 hardcover remains comparatively solid and retains its green and dark cover design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe later handbook contains its illustrated Girl Scout Record pages, including handwritten troop and Midland, Michigan information from a previous owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack, white, and green illustrations appear throughout the 1955 handbook, including camping, crafts, outdoor activities, and badge related material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal inserted papers include handwritten notes, typed material, clippings, and scouting related information that will remain with the books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1930 handbook has heavy cover wear, rubbing, fraying at the spine and corners, worn cloth, darkened page edges, and substantial handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 1955 book has handwriting in its Girl Scout Record section and other signs of previous ownership and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth books show age toning and handling wear. These should be considered working historical copies rather than clean collectible examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1955 Intermediate Program handbook reflects the postwar Girl Scout program, with badge work, crafts, outdoor activities, service, and personal record pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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