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Identifying ?reprint? before selling
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Mel, Scott, and any others,In the interest of full disclosure prior to selling a block of my old issues, can you help me determining what I think may be a "reprint" in a batch of individual issues of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dalton Dec 12, 2022.

Vol. I, No. 1,2,3,4 Anomalies for sale
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I have individual dark red / maroon, with light white vertical stripes (chain lines), covered No. 1, No. 2 and No. 4 issues. These I presume to be 1922 reprints, although the words "reprint" do not…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Jovin Nov 11, 2022.

Hiram Bingham, "Machu Picchu, A Citadel of the Incas" and April 1913 NGM
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Hiram Bingham, 1930 original, from the first 500 print run, Machu Picchu, A Citadel of the Incas. Being a newbie to the NGS Collector's Corner, is this the proper forum to post my books "for sale"…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott T. Shier Nov 3, 2022.

Downsizing in Las Vegas
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I have an almost complete collection of NGS magazines (1888 to 2020+). I also have several rare NGS books and specials. My grandkids have no interest in inheriting them, so I intend to dispose of my…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss Oct 20, 2022.

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Dalton replied to James Catlin's discussion Identifying ?reprint? before selling
"I am a new collector of the Nat Geo magazine and have wondered the same thing. My question, Can the magazines be tested under the black light theory. Pre-war paper did not have white pigment added to it yet. I believe any reprint should illuminate…"
Dec 12, 2022
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to James Catlin's discussion Identifying ?reprint? before selling
"I suggest you have an original "size" anomaly - which did happen from time to time. I would also defer to Don Smith's expertise as he sold it to you as an original. Your proof of having purchased from him as such is critical in the…"
Dec 11, 2022
Scott T. Shier replied to James Catlin's discussion Identifying ?reprint? before selling
">>> Typo alert : I meant to type "1890's" and not "1990's" in my 3rd paragraph in my 1st reply to Jim, above."
Dec 7, 2022
Scott T. Shier replied to James Catlin's discussion Identifying ?reprint? before selling
"Jim, My humble apologies: I think I need to back-track now (based on your response). For some reason I misunderstood or got inadvertently focused on the copy to the right-hand of your inserted above images . . . I thought you were telling us that…"
Dec 7, 2022
James Catlin replied to James Catlin's discussion Identifying ?reprint? before selling
"Scott, My Vol. VII, No. 2 (February 1896) issue is actually wider (larger not smaller) than the rest of my issues from the late 1890s by almost a half an inch. It most definitely has been stacked for decades with my other issues from the 1896 year.…"
Dec 7, 2022
Scott T. Shier replied to James Catlin's discussion Identifying ?reprint? before selling
"James, From what I can discern based on your photos is that your copy there for February 1896 is not a 1964 reprint. Also that, the light blemishes (or fading) blotches on the lower back cover are not "erasure marks". Further, the front…"
Dec 6, 2022
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Identifying ?reprint? before selling

Mel, Scott, and any others,In the interest of full disclosure prior to selling a block of my old issues, can you help me determining what I think may be a "reprint" in a batch of individual issues of 1896. I discovered that my Vol. VII, No. 2 issue (February 1896) is slightly wider than all of the others in 1896, or my issues in 1897, 1898, or 1899.I researched Ed Buxbaum's 1971 Collectors Guide , specifically pages 84-86 and have determined that Type 5 reprints, which I presume were reprinted…See More
Dec 6, 2022
James Catlin left a comment for Iconographs
"I too live in Las Vegas and have a couple of signed issues, Vol. I, No. 1 and  Oregon special article Vol. VI, April 1895. Feel free to chat if you are still interested."
Nov 30, 2022
James Catlin and Dushel Tesla are now friends
Nov 17, 2022
James Catlin replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"I found another "autographed" NGS item. This time it's a covered single article from the 20APR1895, Vol. VI No. ? issue (pgs 239-284). Isn't Oregon your neck of the woods, Larry?"
Nov 12, 2022
James Catlin replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"Larry, Oooops!  .... I saw in another Collector's Corner group where you already answered my question regarding your original Vol. I issues. Congratulations on capturing this "corner stone" of NGM collecting. It is going to take…"
Nov 12, 2022
James Catlin replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"Larry, Do you have original Vol.I No.1 and No.3 issues? Are they bound or individual? I presume from the postings in this thread that you have nothing signed. On a separate subject, my 1890, Vol. II, No.s 1,2,3 & 4 issues, are bound…"
Nov 11, 2022
James Catlin replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"Here is a photo of my Vol. I No. 1 issue signed by George Fairfield. I may have more signed issues in my collection but have never checked. If you, Larry and Thomas ...( and/or anyone else) ,... let me know what years to start looking. As shown in…"
Nov 11, 2022
James Catlin and Juan Carlos Herrera del Castillo are now friends
Nov 11, 2022
James Catlin replied to Thomas Jovin's discussion Vintage NGM
"Did you obtain your desired copy of May 1902? I have original complete year 1902 as well as 1898 thru 1909 individual issues. I will consider breaking up this set if necessary.  Jim"
Nov 11, 2022
Thomas Jovin replied to James Catlin's discussion Vol. I, No. 1,2,3,4 Anomalies for sale
"Hi James, I just so happens that i have an original Vol, 1, issue 3 original, also in mint condition, signed at the top by the same George Fairfield. I have made a detailed search of this gentleman's background, etc,  and attach a…"
Nov 11, 2022

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Las Vegas
Why do you wish to join this community?
Sell old NGMs
About Me:
Multi year NGS collector. I have almost all issues. I'm getting old and grandkids aren't interested in inheriting them
Favorite National Geographic publication:
Map inserts in magizines
Favorite travel destination:
Europe

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