Hi Kristy,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The Boy Scout Yearbook of 1919 is historically significant for several reasons: it offered early documentation of scouting in the US, it revealed insights into the youth culture following World War I, contains records of local troops and members, is a visual record of scouts, badges, uniforms, and activities. This provides a visual record of early scouting culture and material culture (uniforms, insignia, camping gear, etc.) as well as educational and programming content that identifies BSA's priorities at the time.

I've found a few volumes - both for 1919 and other years - offered for sale online for retail prices ranging from $75-125 and, when sold at auction, between $40 and $60 per issue. I realize this may have greater sentimental value in your family, but when these come on the market, that's usually the range they sell in.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
1919 Yearbook
Published by D. Appleton & Co
With gilt embossed lithographed cloth and calf boards,
10-1/4 by 8 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in very good condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 40-60*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia