RARE Signed 1913 1st Edition Girl Scouts Handbook Juliette Gordon Low Inscribed For Sale

THE HOLY GRAIL OF SCOUTING AMERICANA1913 True First Edition Hand-Signed & Inscribed by Founder Juliette Low!How Girls Can Help Their Country by W. J. HoxiePublished by The Knickerbocker Press, New York (1913)For sale is a museum-grade piece of American history. This is an original, true 1913 first edition printing of the very first official Girl Scout Handbook in America, printed by the renowned Knickerbocker Press.The Crown Jewel: A Pristine Juliette Low Autograph InscriptionWritten beautifully in black fountain pen ink across the base of the back page is a personal presentation inscription entirely in the hand of the Girl Scouts founder herself:\"With the compliments of the Editress, Juliette Low\"Low’s signature features her iconic, bold underline. Signing herself proudly as the \"Editress,\" this elegant inscription dates directly to the dawn of the movement, making it an incredibly intimate artifact from the woman who revolutionized youth empowerment for young women.Note on Placement: True to the hurried nature of historic signings, the founder inscribed this on the final rear endpaper while the volume was held upside down. The script is remarkably sharp, bold, and fully legible with her iconic signature underline.Book Features & Authenticity Markers:

• True 1913 First Printing: Confirmed by the original 1913 date and Knickerbocker Press imprint on the title page.
• Historic Cover Art: Features the original olive-green cloth binding stamped with the iconic illustration of an early Girl Scout holding a walking staff.
• Original Photo Plates: Includes the legendary early black-and-white photographic plates, including the frontispiece portrait titled \"A Girl Scout\".

Condition Report:

• Overall: Good Antiquarian Condition. Completely untouched and un-restored.
• Cover/Binding: The original green cloth shows authentic edge wear, rubbing, and minor fraying at the spine tips and corners typical of a well-loved handbook over 110 years old. Binding remains predominantly intact with a couple front/back pages loose or loosening. Otherwise, structurally sound.
• Interior Pages: The text block is tight. The critical handwritten inscription page is exceptionally clean and sharp, with the ink beautifully preserved. Minor age-toning and light handling smudges as expected, with zero impact to the text or photos.Includes the original tissue guard facing the frontispiece photograph of \"A Girl Scout\". Pages have expected uniform age-toning but remain clean, legible, and free of heavy staining, writing, or major tears.
• (Please review all high-resolution listing photos closely to appreciate the cosmetic condition of this artifact).

Museum-Grade Secure Shipping:Given the immense historical and financial value of this autographed volume, it will be wrapped in archival-safe materials, protected against moisture, and shipped securely inside a heavy-duty box. Full insurance, package tracking, and signature confirmation are mandatory for delivery. Seller will pay for shipping!