{"product_id":"1930-boy-scouts-of-america-service-library-totem-poles-no-3196","title":"1930 Boy Scouts of America Service Library: Totem Poles (No. 3196)","description":"Description:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffered for your consideration is an original 1930 printing of Totem Poles: A Happy Hobby for Boys by Robert W. De Groat. Published by the Boy Scouts of America as part of their Service Library (No. 3196), this 52-page softcover manual was designed to inspire youth interest in the traditional craft of totem pole carving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstructional Content: Provides step-by-step guidance on carving small poles, selecting materials, and understanding totem design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context: Includes sections on the history of totemism, authentic tribal arrangements, and an essay titled \"The Totem Talks,\" reflecting the scouting education of the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage Illustrations: Features numerous black-and-white drawings by the author, illustrating various patrol totem designs and carving techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScouting Ephemera: A quintessential example of the Boy Scout Service Library series, perfect for collectors of vintage scouting manuals or hobbyist guides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 1930.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries: Boy Scouts of America Service Library, No. 3196.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Softcover\/stapled pamphlet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approximately 5.375\" x 8\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe item is in well-preserved condition, consistent with its age. Please refer to the photos for a detailed view of the cover and interior pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem will be carefully packaged to ensure its safety and shipped via USPS.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58733744914592,"sku":null,"price":39.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/e19f9dcc-d54d-4a81-a2d6-442ab28c4634.jpg?v=1787015151","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/1930-boy-scouts-of-america-service-library-totem-poles-no-3196","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}