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.

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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

  1. Classic chaptered story (photo-shown)
  2. Period typography + warm, age-toned pages
  3. 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.

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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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