"I have received my 2020 annual (slipcase) subscription.
I am concerned what this portends for the future, i.e. ridding themselves of the paper production of the magazine and going all digital.
It is simply a matter of time..."
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Total Number of Reprints Published by the National Geographic Society (NGS)
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In a letter dated July 13, 1989, signed by Eugenia M. Ryan, Research Correspondence for the NGS, a copy of which was posted on the National Geographic Collector’s Corner forum by Mr. Jeffry Persons…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Douglas Groenendijk Sep 11, 2019.
Would you look at this!
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Oliphant Aug 6, 2018.
Buyer Beware!
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Listing as an original Volume I, No. 3, on eBay:…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michele Aug 21, 2018.
The Passing of a Great Grandfather’s Legacy
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This is food for thought for any who believe they leave behind their National Geographic Magazine Collection as a legacy for those to follow.Many years ago, sometime after 1903 a Great Grandfather…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss Mar 17, 2018.
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"Yet there are some eBay dealers who have it on sale:\
https://www.ebay.com/itm/National-Geographic-Atlas-of-the-World-Eleventh-Edition-9781426220586/133289271978?epid=27034431767&hash=item1f08a8e2aa:g:~ccAAOSwsbheCnMZ"
"As I've said many times, just when I think I've got the NGS figured out - I find I don't know what I'm talking about - Ha!
I only recently came across Nathan's comment, re: the 1975 reprint was still in production, in his…"
"When Roger Nathan published his book, he stated the 1975 reprint was still in production. Granted, that was about 1982, but perhaps the NGS never put it to rest...
Truth be told, I don't really know the answer to your question, Scott."
NGM 1919-12 Back
"I wasn't quite sure if you were being specific to the back cover. In that regard, you're absolutely correct about the Dec 1919 issue being the first for Santa's appearance.
And yes, Phil is missed!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Mel"
NGM 1919-12 Back
"Tom,
There was a Nov 1916 ad that "mentioned" Santa, near the back of the issue.
However, there was a Dec 1905 advertisement with Santa and St. Nicholas.Dec%201905%20Santa%20Adv.pdf"
"To say the least, this is a beautiful collection.
Well done and good luck!"
"Excellent work Richard!
I'll cross check with my limited inventory but doubt I'll find anything to add."
"An interesting tidbit Tom - thanks!"
"As always, well done Tom!"
"It's a balancing act.
You'll probably obtain more for the most sought after issues - pre 1920's but it will be a long and hard trod and sales have been very sluggish these past two or three years.
All you can do is ask...
Mel"
"Try getting in contact with any of the NE dealers as listed in the Dealer Directory at the top left margin of the main page. They will most assuredly offer you rock bottom prices (as they're in the business to make a small profit) but they…"
"Okay yeah that is nice that they included the covers. Forsure always have to be careful and mindful. Thanks for all the information"
"Yes they do include the covers - at least those bound by the NGS.
I have observed, on two occasions, bound reprints for private collections bound like all the other volumes in the private collection, i.e. not the standard brown with gold trim as the…"
"This is all really helpful information on collecting the reprints, Thanks for doing this Melvin. I was also just wondering if the bounded Reprinted Volumes Include the Covers of the magazines in the binding?"
"i had a '75 copy, but sold it."
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Comment Wall (14 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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