"Interesting - thank you! I have seen evidence of other inconsistent datings too, but apparently that was not at all uncommon in the early era of the publication when volumes and numbers were not issued on a regular and predictable basis. I will seek…"
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I've contacted this seller about several of their listings declaring the maps as "antique originals." The seller has acknowledged my input but continues the listings as originally shown.They are 1964…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by George Thomas Wilson May 25.
Anomaly in 1922 Reprint of Volume I, No. 4.
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Buxbaum proved that the 1922 Reprint of Vol. I, No. 2 was used for the 1964 reproduction run, both individual issues and bound, of the first 18 Volumes.He speculated both 1922 Reprints (No.’s 2 &…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan White Sep 8.
Set of 10 - 1895 monographs for sale:
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With tax and shipping I just purchased a set of 10 individual monographs for $4,145.16 (tax and shipping included). Back in the early 2000's these were listed at about $400 per issue (reference Don…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss Feb 10, 2022.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/363283956441?ul_noapp=trueThe above add lists an "original" Gold and Coal Fields of Alaska for $350.A…Continue
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"You may also find this of interest, bound volumes are nearer the end of the article:
A Guide to Selling National Geographic Magazines (Revised 19 January 2018) - National Geographic's Collectors Corner (ning.com)"
"If your maps do NOT have the small word in all caps (REPRINT) anywhere in the margin or under the index, you have an original map, and most likely the bound volume is too, but I'd have to see it to be certain.
Please reference this revised…"
"It was an event (error or intentional) made with the original publication back in 1889. Buxbaum did not speculate as to why, but stated publications with the May date, in the original, were known."
"Another possible anomaly - the inside cover of the 1922 reprint of Vol 1 No 4 has the date "May 1889" even though Vol 1 No 3 was dated July 1889. The Complete National Geographic DVD collection identifies Vol 1 No 4 as "October…"
"Thank you Tom!"
"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…"
"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…"
"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…"
"You are correct Scott, an expected event.
And to recall - publications had reached 10 million at one time, now down to 1.7 million.
The beginning of the end.
So, I'll say it: it's like everything Disney has touched has been fouled..."
"This might assist you. It's aging - but still appropriate (i.e., not much has changed in the last five years):
A Guide to Selling National Geographic Magazines (Revised 19 January 2018) - National Geographic's Collectors Corner (ning.com)"
"Lots of inconsistencies between this issue and its "one" map.
It is a map of: Bering's First Voyage and titled, "CARTE GENERALE DES DECOUVERTES de l'Admiral de Fonte"
The map is labeled in the upper right margin as Vol.…"
"You had warned me that you’d be leaving. I guess I’ll see you next year for the eclipse."
"Unfortunately, we are departing tomorrow for Shreveport then on to Lawton, OK.
Today, I'm dealing with vehicle problems. It appears my 25-year-old truck broke its timing chain."
"Mel,
Thanks for the caveat.
BTW, I just arrived in Magnolia.
Tom"
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I've contacted this seller about several of their listings declaring the maps as "antique originals." The seller has acknowledged my input but continues the listings as originally shown.They are 1964 reprints. Observe the word "REPRINT" in the bottom margin.…See More
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Comment Wall (16 comments)
- At 6:47am on June 7, 2010,
Claude Belisle said…
- Melvin,
Can you send me an email at belisle@mat.ulaval.ca ?
Thank you.
Claude
- At 8:00pm on October 13, 2010,
Keith Sargent said…
- I grew up with NG's and my parents bought me a lifetime subscription when I was 15. I've finally decided to stop at 1909 (I hope), because several years back, I purchased a bound volume for that year. I had stopped at 1913 (the year my dad was born), but that three year gap bothered me; then, three months ago, I found someone selling his early 1910's and picked up 1910-1913 (about $20 each). I purchased the 1913's to get the one issue I was missing - April (Machu Picchu). I feel really satisfied now. I'm only missing May 1923, "At the Tomb of Tutankhamen" How far back does your collection go?
- At 8:48am on April 17, 2012,
Dale said…
Hi Mel,
Sorry to say, but I only have spares of V3 #1 (May'91) and #5 (Feb '92), both VG+ copies.
Dale
- At 9:29pm on May 7, 2012,
- I will be happy to send a list to you. Possibly by
the weekend.
- At 10:40pm on May 7, 2012,
- Individual copies: (o) original (r) reprint
These are spares be willing to swap-trade
Etc..
1900
Jan-O
April-O
May-O
1899
Jan-O
Feb-O
Aug-O
Nov-R
1897
July-Aug-O
1896
Feb(2)-O
May-O-missing back cover
1894
Jan,31-R
May,23-R
1893
April,29-R
1888
Vol. 1 # 1
- At 11:10am on September 10, 2012,
I got a message from you regarding some very old issues . My E-mail is caio@mweb.co.za and my name is Pier Ronchietto. Can you giveme you Emails address?
Thanks
Pier
- At 2:49pm on November 9, 2012,
Dear Melvin,
We're looking foward to sell the whole collection, not just a single volume... Let me know if you are still interested.
Best relagrd, Lia
- At 12:24am on December 4, 2012,
Hi Melvin - I am new to collecting the National Geographic magazines and so at this point I am looking to buy the more extensive collections - but quite clearly the more recent vintages (like 1950s onwards - unless there's a way to get the earlier years at a reasonable price) - since the very very early vintages (late 1800s-early 1900s) are quite out of my reach (and intent).
- At 12:12pm on October 30, 2013,
Hello Melvin, thank you for friend requesting me. Mine or the bound set for 1964 I believe.
- At 8:20pm on November 1, 2013,
Sandra J. Phipps said…
We have a few from 1917 however, January 1965 through 1988 the collection is non stop, and complete. He got them every month . He died 1987 and mom never renewed. '.
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