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"I am sorry for your loss. This link may be of assistance to you: http://ngscollector…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 29, 2014 to collection

3 Jul 29, 2014
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"A fine point Scott - but that's what makes us collectors - the details. Thank you! M…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 27, 2014 to Question about Reprints

21 Jul 27, 2014
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"Contact the following dealers on eBay and inquire as to their inventory (and whether…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 22, 2014 to May 1978 - Camel trek

3 Jul 22, 2014
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"The paper stock is significantly different, with the reprint being thicker/stiffer a…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 20, 2014 to Question about Reprints

21 Jul 27, 2014
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"Ashton, Your map, by visual inspection of your photos, is a reprint. I stated earlie…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 19, 2014 to Question about Reprints

21 Jul 27, 2014
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"Make sure the National Geographic stamp is on the maps (original and reprint). There…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 18, 2014 to Question about Reprints

21 Jul 27, 2014
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"Actually Phil, the NGS did not copyright its publications through 1907. The January…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 18, 2014 to Question about Reprints

21 Jul 27, 2014
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"You can find many of the older maps reproduced for sale by the NGS at the following…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 17, 2014 to Question about Reprints

21 Jul 27, 2014
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"Thank you for the feedback Thierry. I revise the data each December. By request, I'l…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 17, 2014 to A Guide to Selling National Geographic Magazines (Revised 2 May 2011)

7 Jul 17, 2014
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"The memories will make your collection priceless. I hope you will be able to the mem…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Jul 16, 2014 to Complete collection value, for insurance.

4 Jul 16, 2014
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