^Lot 173 Dan Beard

American illustrator and cofounder of the American Boy Scouts (1850–1941). Two-page catalog booklet, 3.25 x 6, entitled ‘Books that go on forever, The Books of Dan Beard,’ signed on the front in fountain pen. In very good condition, with a horizontal fold passing through the facial area, some light rubbing, a small strip of paper loss passing through the end of the signature, and the signature a bit thick due to excessive ink flow. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the National Scout Commissioner, and the original mailing envelope containing the letter and booklet.