Reprint Question Please

[John Shaddock]

I've been asked to give an opinion on a collection of NG's that "supposedly" include original first few year issues.  I'm trying to remember where the reprint line is as its been a while since I've seen the very early issues.  Am I correct in that the reprint line is on the inside front page towards the bottom, or is it on the front cover towards the bottom? 

[Melvin L. De Vilbiss]

Centered on the front cover about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom in small caps.

[John Shaddock]

Thanks very much Melvin!  Happy holidays to you and yours...

[Philip Riviere]

John ,

Here's a pic of the reprint line on 1888 vol 1 no 1.............. Phil

[John Shaddock]

Thanks Phil!  Do you happen to remember which years were reprinted?  Was it through 1896? Happy holidays to you and yours as well!

John 

[Melvin L. De Vilbiss]

Through 1907

[Philip Riviere]

John,

Reprints covered the 1st 20 years of the National  Geographic Magazine from 1888 - 1907. No reprints after 1907. Reprints are found in bound yearly volumes as well as individual monthly issues.

Phil

[Melvin L. De Vilbiss]

Of special note is the 1922 reprint of Volume I, No.'s 2 and 4.

These DO NOT have the word reprint on them, but are distinguished from the originals by a purplish/brown cover with four vertical, parallel gray pinstripes.

Though somewhat rare themselves, these reprints are only valued around the $150.00 range versus the originals valued around the $1500.00 dollar range.