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Can anyone part with NGM 1902 (Vol. XIII), May issue, VG+? Or exchange for June issue?
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I have a 1902 NGM set obtained from Edwin Buxbaum in the 1970's, all VG+-Excellent. However, I am missing the May issue but have 2 copies of the June issue. Is anyone interest in a sale (of May) or…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss Jan 7, 2024.
Vintage NGM
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Hello,I am considering myself to be an "extension" of the UK group, being a resident of Germany.I am a NGM collector of sorts but willing to part with some of my older holdings (a pdf is attached; I…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Catlin Nov 11, 2022.
NGM May 1902 available? Volume 1 Bundle offered
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- Anyone willing to part with a VG NGM May 1902 issue?- Anyone interested in a Volume I "bundle"? issue 1: original; covers almost complete; professionally just restored by Matt Johnson, a NGM…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Moffett Mar 21, 2022.
Original NG books as of 1896 available
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47 original NG books and related materials, acquired from Edwin Buxbaum in the 1970's and the finest copies existing at the time, are available for purchase. The books include the Physiography US of…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Jovin Nov 28, 2019.
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Can anyone part with NGM 1902 (Vol. XIII), May issue, VG+? Or exchange for June issue?
I have a 1902 NGM set obtained from Edwin Buxbaum in the 1970's, all VG+-Excellent. However, I am missing the May issue but have 2 copies of the June issue. Is anyone interest in a sale (of May) or a trade (May for June)?Happy 2024 to th NG community. May the NGM survive!See More
"Could you please specify what you mean by "1889 issues"?
Thanks!
tom Jovin"
"To all,
I agree that for the "purist bibliophile" the material quality of the book (in our case magazine) is the primary determinant of "value".
Nonetheless, for most (?) collectors of NGM, the content and what it…"
"Larry, Jim,
Attached are images of my Vol 1 Issue 3 signed by George Fairfield, as well as as blowups of the signatures of Vol1/1 (Catlin) and Vol1/3 (Jovin). Good agreement. It seems that we both obtained these issues from Bux(baum). Thus the…"
"Dear Larry,
I agree with you (see my answers to J. Catlin posted earlier today) but believe that the signature provides added value if and when one can provide concrete information about the original owner corresponding to the signature. Such…"
"Did you obtain your desired copy of May 1902? I have original complete year 1902 as well as 1898 thru 1909 individual issues. I will consider breaking up this set if necessary. Jim"
"Hi James,
I just so happens that i have an original Vol, 1, issue 3 original, also in mint condition, signed at the top by the same George Fairfield. I have made a detailed search of this gentleman's background, etc, and attach a…"
"How about May, 1902?"
"Now in english. Or take it to PM with the other guy."
"Hi Thomas,
What price are you requesting for your Vol 1 #1 & #3?
I previously sent you a friend request but never heard back from you.
Falls es Ihnen lieber ist, können wir miteinander auf Deutsch korrespondieren.
Mein Deutsch ist…"
"Encantado de conocerte, Tomás.
I'll send you a private message so as not to disturb non-Spanish speakers.
Saludos,
Juan Carlos."
"Dear George,
I can be reached at:
+49-551-23410 (land line) or +49-176-61060183 (mobile)
I live in Göttingen, Germany (Lower Saxony)
regards,
Tom"
"Hola Juan Carlos,
Un placer recibir un mensaje de España! Francamente no sabía (por ignorancia) de significante actividad "NG" en Europa, por ejemplos en países no angloparlantes.
De acuerdo a tus mensajes eres un…"
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- Buenos Aires
- Why do you wish to join this community?
- buy/sell NG material
- About Me:
- collected complete sets of NGM, incuding first issue(s), and numerous books via Buxbaum
research scientist
- Favorite National Geographic publication:
- magazine and books
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- At 2:25am on May 1, 2022,
Larry Moffett said…
Hi Thomas,
What price are you requesting for your Vol 1 #1 & #3?
I previously sent you a friend request but never heard back from you.
Falls es Ihnen lieber ist, können wir miteinander auf Deutsch korrespondieren.
Mein Deutsch ist einigermaßen fließend.
Tausend Dank!
Larry Moffett
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