The Boy Scout Aviators (1921) by George Durston — Vintage Boys’ Adventure Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket | Saalfield Publishing Co.
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A sharp, early-1900s adventure with peak “camp + courage + clever plans” energy: The Boy Scout Aviators by George Durston. ']
This is from The Saalfield Publishing Co., dated 1921 (copyright shown in photos). Jacket art is fantastic—bold colors and a classic scouting scene that looks great on a shelf or in a display stack.
Photo-verified condition, protective packaging standard, ships in 1 business day.
Quick Specs
- Title: The Boy Scout Aviators
- Author: George Durston
- Publisher: The Saalfield Publishing Co.
- Copyright/Era: 1921 (Copyright MCMXXI)
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Size: 8 × 6 × 1 in
- Pages: Not numbered (no page numbers shown)
- Language: English
- ISBN: None (pre-ISBN era)
- Genre: Juvenile adventure / scouting / aviation-themed fiction
What You’ll See Inside
- Classic chaptered story (photo-shown)
- Period typography + warm, age-toned pages
- Beautiful blue cloth boards with title stamping/embossed design (photo-shown)
Condition (Honest + Specific)
- Overall: Good vintage condition for age.
- Dust Jacket: Present with visible wear; rip/tear on the back of the dust jacket + edge/corner wear and handling marks
- Book/Boards: Solid and shelf-ready; typical age wear; boards show well (photo-shown).
- Pages: Age toning consistent with an early-1900s book; text appears legible in photos.
(Please review photos closely—this listing is based on the exact item pictured.)
Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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