National Geographic's Collectors Corner

Collaborative site for collectors, dealers, & anyone interested in our history.

N.G.S. Globes, Decor, { & "Pictorial Geography series" sets}

Information

N.G.S. Globes, Decor, { & "Pictorial Geography series" sets}

Share your photos or memories of the vintage (or newer) globes released since the 1960's. 

Also, the Pictorial Geography series (circa 1916-1922) can be discussed and reviewed here.

Join in, as we look back at scenes from every land, and view the globe in interesting ways.

* also, these items can be discussed: 

  • Wall Map Cabinets,
  • non-supplement pictorials and sheet sets,
  • prints of photos from books avail. to buyers,
  • N.G.S. sponsored furniture,
  • posters, Wall Murals, 
  • etc.

Members: 6
Latest Activity: Dec 28, 2022

Discussion Forum

N. C. Wyeth's "Romance of Discovery" aka "Maps of Discovery" aka the 5 murals 1 Reply

In Dec. 2012/Jan 2013, I had my 5 N.C. Wyeth pictorial supplements professionally matted & framed. I wanted to share them finally here for others to see. Knowing how the large murals of these are…Continue

Tags: maps of discovery, N C Wyeth, Wyeth

Started by Scott T. Shier. Last reply by George Thomas Wilson Feb 21, 2018.

Non-NGS Globe Collection 3 Replies

Apologies for this not being Society related but I just got my globe of the planet Mercury today.  I now possess a complete set of the 5-world Inner Solar System.  I just had to show somebody and…Continue

Started by George Thomas Wilson. Last reply by Scott T. Shier Jan 19, 2015.

Comment Wall

Comment by George Thomas Wilson on December 11, 2014 at 6:40pm

Scott,

While I do not have a Nat Geo globe, my love of maps meant I had to join this group.  (My globe is a old Rand McNally; and I also have globes of the Moon, Mars, and Venus.  Still looking for one of Mercury.)

Tom

Comment by Scott T. Shier on December 11, 2014 at 7:53pm

Hey Tom,

I named this group based in consultation with Phil. I wanted to make sure it didn't duplicate or compete with the existing Maps/Supp/Index group. Phil and I still feel that the NG Atlases --the books, (pending any future postings) do "belong" in the Maps...Index group.

- Scott

Comment by Scott T. Shier on December 27, 2014 at 1:03am
Comment by George Thomas Wilson on December 27, 2014 at 12:16pm

Scott,

I had already found one.  What I needed to find was the $$$. My collection items are 12" standard size globes.  haha back atcha.

Tom

Comment

You need to be a member of N.G.S. Globes, Decor, { & "Pictorial Geography series" sets} to add comments!

 

Members (6)

 
 
 

Members

Legal notice about this site

Note: Any sales or trade arrangements are solely between users of this site; The National Geographic Society is not a party to and does not endorse or promote any particular sales or trade arrangements between collectors, dealers, or others. Due to the immediate nature of this medium, National Geographic Online also does not review, censor, approve, edit or endorse information placed on this forum. Discussion boards on National Geographic Online are intended to be appropriate for family members of all ages. Posting of indecent material is strictly prohibited. The placement of advertisements or solicitations unrelated to National Geographic also is prohibited. National Geographic Online shall review information placed on this forum from time to time and delete inappropriate material that comes to its attention as soon as it is practicable, but cannot guarantee that such material will not be found on the forum. By posting material on this discussion board you agree to adhere to this policy prohibiting indecent, offensive or extraneous advertising material, and to legally assume full and sole responsibility for your posting.

© 2024   Created by Cathy Hunter.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service