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Vintage 1970s Boy Scout Merit Badge Pamphlet Lot of 7 BSA Photography Radio TrainThis vintage collection includes seven original Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Merit Badge Series instructional booklets dating from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. The lot features Model Design and Building, Railroading, Citizenship in the Nation, Radio, Leatherwork, and two consecutive editions of Photography. Each manual served as the official study guide for scouts working toward specific technical and vocational achievements, authored and reviewed by period trade specialists.
This specific grouping offers a compelling visual record of the BSA’s mid-1970s graphic overhaul. Four booklets feature the classic full-bleed black-and-white photography paired with the iconic red circular Merit Badge Series logo, while three showcase the revised mid-1970s design distinguished by pale yellow borders, stylized outline typography, and the rectangular BSA emblem. Notably, the two distinct Photography manuals provide an immediate side-by-side study in evolution: the earlier issue showcases a scout holding an 8mm movie camera in traditional uniform, while the later printing updates to 35mm cameras on location with a Chicago White Sox baseball player.
Beyond core scouting memorabilia, these booklets carry strong crossover appeal for specialized collectors of vintage amateur ham radio, Union Pacific railroadiana, darkroom photography equipment, and period graphic design. All seven booklets retain clean covers, solid bindings, and sharp period illustrations throughout.
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