"Not uncommon Tom, but not necessarily standard - which makes finding a "perfect" issue all the more interesting/difficult.
The special effort used to make the color photographs sometimes did not match the cut of the remainder of the…"
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A Guide to the National Geographic Magazine Reprints
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References:Buxbaum, Edwin C., “Collector’s Guide to the National Geographic Magazine, 3rd Edition” @ 1971.Nathan, Roger E., “Collectibles of the National Geographic Society,” @ 1978. eBay:…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss Jan 8.
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 Dec 11, 2013.
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 Antonio Leite de Castro Feb 12.
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 Dec 9, 2013.
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Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Donna Elms's discussion Collection For Sale"The last time any school (middle/HS) accepted multi-year donations from me was 2001/2002. They have all gone the way of digital media.
You may find this…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Jim Smyth's discussion Annual Index"Check out this site:
http://jbcarey.net/
or
look in the dealer's directory link, upper left margin of the main page, for Nick Koopman.
These dealers "could" have what you're looking for.
Mel"
Antonio Leite de Castro replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion A Guide to Selling National Geographic Magazines (Revised 10 Dec 2013)"Hi,
My name is Antonio Leite de Castro and I am from Portugal.
Thank you very much for your great work
Since 2012 I am collecting orginal national geographic magazines. Just in great conditions.
The problem is now I am having problems to find to…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Stephen Vrla's discussion Looking for National Geographic Kids Magazines"Slightly more than 1000 listings on eBay wrt the National Geographic Kids Magazine:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1311.R1.TR7.TRC2.A0.Xnational+geographic+kids&_nkw=national+geographic+kids&_sacat=0&_from=R40"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion A Guide to Selling National Geographic Magazines (Revised 10 Dec 2013)"Thank you Carole!
I would caution that my analysis is for the U.S. market.
It "may" apply to the market in the United Kingdom, but be flexible in the application.
Enjoy your collection!
Mel"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Michael Sallee's discussion Need help: NG issues not selling, do I give away to schools for a tax write off?"Michael,
Have you reviewed this?
http://ngscollectors.ning.com/forum/topics/a-guide-to-selling-national-geographic-magazines-revised-10-dec-1
It doesn't answer your question directly - but gives insight as to the value of your collection and as…"
Carole Smith replied to Melvin L. De Vilbiss's discussion A Guide to Selling National Geographic Magazines (Revised 10 Dec 2013)"Interesting post and very helpful to new members like myself !"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to George Thomas Wilson's discussion October 2013 Spine Anomaly"Mine is good - they will send a replacement (used to be free of charge but who knows now) if your issue is received damaged. The October issue (received in September) might be stretching it a little though - but you never know until you ask.
Mel"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Jeff Parker's discussion Can someone tell me what this is?"This should give you an…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Scott T. Shier's discussion NGS Memories: Society incorporated on this day, January 27, 1888"You're alright Scott, I don't care what they say about you at the NGS...(wink)..."
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Scott T. Shier's discussion NGS Memories: Society incorporated on this day, January 27, 1888"Scott,
I'm curious about the dating of the picture as automobiles in the U.S. did not take off until after 1893 with the formation of the first automobile company in the U.S.
Yes, the Europeans, especially in France which boasted nearly 50% of…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Jeff Parker's discussion Can someone tell me what this is?"It is the insert to the August 1965 issue of the National Geographic Magazine."
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Philip Riviere's discussion Changes I've seen coming"You better read the blog soon before the NGS has it pulled!
When you link to the page, you encounter this at the top:
"We're on a brief hiatus while we respond to formal correspondence from Terry Adamson, chief legal officer for…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Philip Riviere's discussion Changes I've seen coming"Excellent post!
Hits the nail "hard" on the head!
I have become so frustrated with a society that no longer relates to me, and often antagonizes me, that I'm seriously considering selling off my collection and ending my 50+…"
Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied to Philip Riviere's discussion Changes I've seen coming"I should have proofed my blurb above - let my emotions get in the way:
nuisances should have read nuances (big difference)
all-might should have read all-mighty
Que sera, sera...
"
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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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