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Mel,
You've done a masterful job (again). What a valuable contribution and "thank you" for your generosity in sharing it with all of us!
yours,
~ Scott S.
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National Geographic Magazine Grading Standard
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10 December 2013 eBay link:…Continue
Tags: Geographic, Magazine, National, Condition, Buying
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott T. Shier 7 hours ago.
A Guide to Selling National Geographic Magazines (Revised 10 Dec 2013)
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eBay: …Continue
Tags: Geographic, Magazine, National, Collecting, Selling
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chuck White yesterday.
December 1905 Anomaly
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These issues were NOT supposed to have the Title Page, Contents, List of Illustrations and Index in the back of the magazine as “most” of the 1907 and earlier volumes did.I have discovered that some…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss on Tuesday.
1962 Anomalies
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1962 AnomaliesPrint copies for February and April show a red title in the upper front cover margin:“Atlas Map Supplement: et.al…,”just like all other print copies with Atlas map supplements in the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss Apr 9.
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Scott T. Shier replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion National Geographic Magazine Grading Standard
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Scott T. Shier's discussion 125 Years: 1888-2013 ~ the Society's Flag"Interesting that you would bring this up.
I was just communicating with Dale Murphy a few days ago and he mentioned talking to an older gentleman in Texas that has one of these flags that was on an Apollo flight (I think - but it was in space). He…"
Chuck White replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion A Guide to Selling National Geographic Magazines (Revised 10 Dec 2013)"
Fascinating stuff, Mel. Thanks for sharing.
Chuck"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion December 1905 Anomaly"It is strange isn't it Tom? You can almost follow the thought process (almost) going on for ten years or so back in those days.
Follow-up:
I only have the bound reprints, but perhaps the individual issues are the same. Anyway, the bound…"
George Thomas Wilson replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion December 1905 Anomaly"I find it a little ironic that 1900 is the only year whose covers look eerily similar to the title page for the indexes in both the bound in December issues and, after 1910, pamphlet indexes until they switched to the oak leaf design.
Anyway,…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion December 1905 Anomaly"Thanks Tom!
In fact, I've decided to write another eBay guide on the "annual index" produced from 1891 through 2010. I've got the outline written, but am concentrating on revising "A Guide to Selling...et. al.," then…"
George Thomas Wilson replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion December 1905 Anomaly"Hi Mel,
My Dec. 1905 issue is a reprint so I don't know how much weight it carries. It has the index (numbered pages) and the title page, contents & list of illustrations (roman numeral pages) all following the advertisements.
My…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Victoria Buckman's discussion New collector looking for guidance"The map file:"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Victoria Buckman's discussion New collector looking for guidance"Here's another version (with some personal touches):
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Scott T. Shier replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion December 1905 Anomaly"Hey Mel,
I don't know what to say to that Mel, but it's another intersting oddity that needs to be "solved" !
- Scott"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Finbar Crean's discussion Any offers considered"Finbar,
My suggestion to you for an eBay sale of your entire bound reprints would most likely be your best opportunity for a sale. I gave you the information in a private message. Please contact me privately if you wish to discuss it further. It…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss posted a discussionDecember 1905 Anomaly
These issues were NOT supposed to have the Title Page, Contents, List of Illustrations and Index in the back of the magazine as “most” of the 1907 and earlier volumes did.I have discovered that some magazines were issued "with" these items and have two in my possession – as well as one without the items.Those that I have observed without, show no sign that these items ever existed, i.e. no telltale markings of pages removed – to include tight bindings that would have otherwise shown signs of so…See More
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Mark Johnson's discussion Starting my Collection......"A follow-up to 2b above - most bindings for the older issues were actually NOT done by the NGS, hence the wide variety from full leather to buckram, and in many different colors. To capture a set ranging the entire span of years you desire to…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Actron Security's discussion For Sale"Yes - and to also provide a means by which to check the other issues you wish to sell, i.e. simply change the search criteria.
Good luck with your sale!
Mel"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Mark Johnson's discussion Starting my Collection......"1) If you wish to maintain the same "décor" as with your 1950 and newer slip cases the answer is yes it's your only option. There were other styles of slip cases produced years ago, and they can still be located from…"
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- Collecting since the mid '70s, I didn't get serious about it until 2001. Now I'm hooked!
Comment Wall (10 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, Freddie L. Smith said…
- I will be happy to send a list to you. Possibly by
the weekend.
- At 10:40pm on May 7, 2012, Freddie L. Smith said…
- 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, Pier C. RONCHIETTO said…
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, Lia Calder said…
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, Sivaramakrishnan Balakrishnan said…
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, Dawn S said…
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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