Book titled 'Pocket Manual of Rules of Order for Deliberative Assemblies' by General Henry M. Robert, published by Scott, Foresman and Company, 1909

Robert's Rules of Order was first published in 1876 by U.S. Army officer Henry Martyn Robert, who sought to standardize parliamentary procedure for meetings and assemblies. The work became the authoritative guide for conducting orderly meetings in organizations, clubs, and legislative bodies across America. This pocket manual edition from 1903 represents an early printing during the book's rise to widespread adoption. This book appeals to collectors of Americana, parliamentary history enthusiasts, legal scholars, and those interested in organizational governance. Early editions of Robert's Rules are valued for their historical significance in shaping democratic processes and civil discourse in American institutions. The compact pocket format made these guides accessible to meeting participants and reflects the practical nature of early 20th-century publishing.