Published by "Boys Own Paper" Office: London 1899
Includes "Australian Cricket Team Photo 1899"
"The Boy's Own Annual was a popular British publication that compiled issues of The Boy's Own Paper, a weekly (later monthly) magazine first published in 1879 by the Religious Tract Society. Aimed primarily at school-age boys, it featured a mix of adventure stories, articles on sports and hobbies, moral tales, historical fiction, and practical advice. The Annual, released yearly, served as a bound collection of the magazine's content, offering readers a substantial volume packed with entertainment and educational value. Its goal was to instill Christian values, patriotism, and industriousness while keeping its youthful audience engaged with exciting and imaginative content.
The publication reflected Victorian and Edwardian ideals, promoting a vision of respectable manhood rooted in courage, discipline, and service. Over the decades, it featured contributions from well-known writers and illustrators, and its stories often revolved around imperial exploits, schoolboy adventures, and technological marvels. Though its popularity declined after World War II, The Boy's Own Annual remains a valuable cultural artifact, offering insights into the aspirations, values, and imagination of British youth across generations. Its legacy continues to influence how boyhood and heroism are portrayed in literature and media."
General wear, peeling and fading to leather covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. All 15 plates plates present. Binding is strong with only the tissue papers sitting loose. Pages are clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall.
