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Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
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I would like to start a discussion regarding pre-1900 issues of the NG which bear the signature of the original owner on the magazine cover. In many cases these signatures ("autographs") are those of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss Nov 27, 2022.

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Larry Moffett replied to Richard Kennedy's discussion NatGeo at WorldCon in Chengdu, China
"Thanks for sharing these Richard. Were you able to attend this convention? LLM"
Nov 5, 2023
stephen zamarin replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"Hi, Nick Koopman is still alive. Nick Koopman's son Nick Koopman Jr. passed away on July 29th 2023."
Aug 7, 2023
George Thomas Wilson replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"Sorry Mel, After I bought my indices, I tried to contact him several times with no luck.  I just assume the worst, knowing he wasn’t in the best of health."
Jul 14, 2023
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"When did he pass? About four months ago I was conversing with a "returning" collector who was negotiating with Nick's daughter for old issues. She was trying to sell Nick's entire inventory as he had slipped into the early stages…"
Jul 13, 2023
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"There is a "collector" of sorts in OKC that asked me to assess his collection a few years ago. He had a copy of this pamphlet in an unopened archival sleeve he had acquired directly from Buxbaum in the early 70's, i.e., it had…"
Jul 13, 2023
George Thomas Wilson replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"I was fortunate enough to acquire some old volume indices from Nick before he passed."
Jul 13, 2023
Richard Kennedy replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"My copy does not have a map of Hawaii on the back cover either. I have never come across a copy that does."
Jul 13, 2023
Larry Moffett replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"...provenance and authenticity ..."
Jul 13, 2023
Larry Moffett replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"Mel, My copy has neither the map of Hawaii on the back cover nor the list of lectures mentioned by Buxbaum in his 1971 Collectors Guide. Having obtained this from Nick Koopman's family, I consider the providence of this to be accurate. It is an…"
Jul 12, 2023
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"This is a "Fine" copy of Buxbaum's Ephemera: The Great Rarities #11. Annexation of Hawaii. et al. The copy he cited on pg 175 of his 1971 Collector's Guide was the only known copy at that time. In his description he declares…"
Jul 12, 2023
Scott T. Shier replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"Larry, thank-you for sharing this with us! Congratulations on this, and I do hope you enjoy it much! I appreciate the nice image of the front cover. ~ Scott "
Jul 12, 2023
George Thomas Wilson replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
"Impressive acquisition, Larry."
Jul 12, 2023
Larry Moffett added a discussion to the group Ephemera & Collectibles ~ odds n' ends
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Original 1897 „The Annexation of Hawaii“

I was recently fortunate enough to acquire an original copy of the very rare 1897 lecture to the NGS „The Annexation of Hawaii“ in excellent condition. Never thought I would see a copy of this. I believe this May be one of only 4 or so copies extant. The others I have been able to track down are at Ohio State University, Stanford University and in the National Library of Australia. Another copy sold at auction in California for $3000 in December 2021.See More
Jul 12, 2023
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"As always, well said Scott! Jane Goodall and Buzz Aldrin - wow!"
Nov 27, 2022
Scott T. Shier replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"Mel,  Very astute as usual. Anyone with narrower, specific interest(s) would be more thrilled w/ a particular person's signature than another. A "Titanic" aficionado would doubtless place more monetary value on an NGM copy…"
Nov 25, 2022
Larry Moffett replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"Scott, Thanks for your input and perspective on this topic. Much appreciated! I look forward to even more opinions within our collectors‘ collective!! Best regards, Larry"
Nov 25, 2022

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Comment Wall (5 comments)

At 5:22pm on March 16, 2022, George Thomas Wilson said…

At 5:30pm on March 16, 2022, Larry Moffett said…

Nice reprint copy of the very first edition!

At 7:16am on March 18, 2022, George Thomas Wilson said…

I believe Larry Koopman passed away a few years back, he was in poor health.  I was able to get some rare Volume Indexes from him before he stopped dealing.

At 12:00pm on March 23, 2022, George Thomas Wilson said…

Larry,

I hate to keep being the barer of sad tidings, but Jeff Persons passed away over a year ago.  He helped me a lot with my collecting.  I was sorry to see him go.

At 9:16pm on March 25, 2022, Scott T. Shier said…

Larry, here is the direct link to the scans (8 covers) of the 'BirdWatcher Journal' that were provided to me courtesy of the late Jeffry Persons. He had wanted me to post them here on the 'Corner.

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http://ngscollectors.ning.com/photo/albums/birdwatcher-newsletter-mag

-- Scott S

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