Vintage Boy Scouts of America Handbooks Lot 2 BSA Handbook for Boys Rockwell

Boy Scouts of America Handbooks
Vintage Official Manuals Lot, 2 Pieces
Mid-20th Century, Softcover

A collection of two vintage official handbooks for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). These manuals served as the primary guide for scouts during the mid-20th century, containing essential information on woodcraft, citizenship, and outdoor skills. Featuring classic cover art, including the iconic Norman Rockwell illustration, these books are foundational pieces of scouting history and popular collectibles for Americana enthusiasts.

Items Included:
• Boy Scout Handbook: Features Norman Rockwell's "The Scoutmaster" cover art, official Boy Scouts of America publication.
• Handbook for Boys: Vintage edition with 65-cent price point on cover, featuring a group of scouts in uniform; reverse side features a color advertisement for U.S. Bike Tires.
• Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 5.5 inches each.
• Weight: 1.9 pounds total for the lot.

Condition: Both books show visible signs of age-related shelf wear. The spines exhibit rubbing and minor chipping at the head and tail. Covers have edge wear, light creasing, and surface scuffs. The "Handbook for Boys" has more pronounced wear to the cover finish and spine. Interior pages show natural tanning consistent with vintage paper stock but remain legible and intact.