The League of Youth and Social Progress 1919 - 1921 [collection of booklets, pamphlets, essays and articles in 1 volume]

League of Youth

1919, 1st Edition in this form. League of Youth, 1919-1921. Very good copy bound in contemporary gilt-titled navy cloth. Some minor dulling around the edges. Internally, some scattered dust-toning and marginal foxing. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Provenance: From the library of J. Aubrey Rees, Hon. Secretary, with his signature. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; A collection of booklets, pamphlets, essays and articles relating to the League of Youth bound in one volume. Some contents are tipped-in. Contents include: Report of inauguration dinner, May 22nd, 1919 -- First annual report 1919 -- The League of Youth and modern problems : address delivered by the Right Hon. H. A. L. Fisher, M.P. -- Second annual report 1920 -- Transition : an address by Sir Auckland Geddes, M.P., 6th January 1920 -- Youth's turn now : a new spirit and a new hope for Britain, by Harold Begbie -- The opportunity of youth, by Rev. Dr. Purves. There a number of related documents loosely inserted including: typed letter signed by J. Aubrey Rees explaining the reasons behind the dissolution of the League in 1922 -- a breakfast invitation from 10 Downing Street on embossed notepaper, dated 19 August, 1919 -- table plan the for the inauguration dinner -- newspaper clippings (some tipped-in). Colour League of Youth bookplate to front pastedown. Various paginations, 20cm. Item #219878

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