"Many thanks Cathy: you have made this a wonderful experience.
Thank you, Richard, for stepping into the fray!
Mel"
Collaborative site for collectors, dealers, & anyone interested in our history.
Cathy Hunter's Groups
-
Map, Atlas, Supplement, …
39 members
-
Ephemera & Collectibles …
33 members
Cathy Hunter's Discussions
Thank you and farewell from Cathy
5 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss yesterday.
Further info. on Ning 3.0 for regular contributors
1 Reply
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott T. Shier Dec 17, 2021.
Migration to Ning 3.0
4 Replies
Started this discussion. Last reply by Cathy Hunter Nov 5, 2021.
Cathy Hunter's Page
Latest Activity
"Many thanks Cathy, for all you've done over the years.
As a collector, I am very distressed with the direction that the National Geographic Society is taking.
I believe that certain things should not become mere vehicles of wealth production…"
"Hi Cathy, Many thanks for your sterling work over the years! George Warren."
"Best wishes Cathy!"
"Cathy
Thank you for everything you've done for us. You are appreciated and will be missed.
Congratulation Richard. I hope I won't bother you too much.
Yours in collecting,
Tom Wilson"
Thank you and farewell from Cathy
Dear members of Collectors Corner,Almost 20 years ago, National Geographic Society archival staff created a discussion forum for collectors of the magazine and other National Geographic publications to connect and share information. Over time, this became the Collectors Corner community on this website. Many members have passed through briefly, but there are several of you who have been actively involved for years, sharing your expertise with others and posting photos of treasured collections.…See More
Cathy Hunter's Photos
Comment Wall (22 comments)
- At 11:15am on May 27, 2008,
Carole said…
- Dear Cathy,
Thanks very much for looking into Thomas McKee for me. If I discover any more information about his photographs and NGM, I will certainly you let you know!
Thanks again,
Carole Graham
- At 9:36am on June 4, 2008,
Thomas D. Coates said…
- Dear Ms. Hunter
That is amazing! (Harry C. Mann - NGM records and correspondence) - Brand new information on the nature of his efforts with National Geographic. Past biographic information only alludes to NGM in general terms (probably all that was available).
My mailing information is:
Thomas D. Coates
1201 Heathcliff Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Here is a brief quote excerpt from a bio of Harry C. Mann –
“…He loved the endless rapture of the sea, sky and dunes…With practice, Mann became one of he foremost artist photographers in the United States, his pictures winning accolades from London and Paris to New York. His obvious photographic skill led to publication in the National Geographic Society magazine as well as a number of newspapers nationwide.”
The Sunrise City by the Sea: A tribute to photographer Carroll H. Walker, Sr. Norfolk, Virginia - Amy Waters Yarsinske, Carroll Walker - Hardcover - April 1994 - Washington Book Distributors
Thank you again Ms. Hunter.
Thomas D. Coates
- At 9:39am on June 4, 2008,
- Thank you! (re: GBHeron)...but I am no Harry C. Mann.
Take care,
Thomas D. Coates
- At 10:39am on June 24, 2008,
Jordi said…
- Hi Cathy,
Thank you very much for your information. !!
If I found other European or Spanish dealers, I will inform them.
Kind Regards,
Jordi
- At 3:34pm on February 11, 2009,
Jean Thibault said…
- Hi Cathy.
Hope that you can help. I spent a few fruitless hours yesterday being shunted from one NGS tel. number to an other, and then back again, without getting the least bit of information.
1) I am trying to establish a list of the NGM cover variants of the last few years. There is even one (Nov. 03) alluded to and illustrated in the March 04 Forum feature of the magazine. I know of a few others: Jul. 04, May 06, May 07 (2 here). These are the only ones I have or have photos of.
What do I have to do to get such a list, which is a very basic requirement for a varieties collector and student such as I?
Presence or absence of bar codes or other minor variants (banners...) would also be quite useful.
2) How can I obtain copies of same, which must be stocked somewhere.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
- At 4:04pm on February 14, 2009,
- I still hope that you can come up with more pertinent and useful information next week, as you stated in earlier Emails. This last one here is at best, not really informative or useful.
1) Stating that there is no comprehensive list of cover variants to me means: OK, there is no cubbyhole with such a list. But the information has to exist in a number of different areas at the NGS, and if somehow it doesn't, well it should. The information has to exist where NGM's are printed, in administration, at the marketing division, and does (or should) exist where past issues are stocked.
2) The reference to newstand editions is only of secondary interest to me (for now), except where newstand editions might feature a different cover.
3) Your 9 "balance of run" zones are useful to know, and might all indicate variations in ad content, for example (which will interest other collectors), but I doubt that they indicate 9 basic cover variants. I assume that they include I or 2 basic cover variants, which is what I want to know (and order).
4) "before or while that particular issue is binding" I assume that this means before or during the month of issue. OK, this is what I want to order, as long as they do feature a different basic cover photo.
5) As to the statement that "special covers usually run out" and that all "overs" are mixed together in inventory, I had best not comment, because I am still trying to be polite and to get somewhere here. Suffice it to say that if they are, they shouldn"t, for many obvious reasons, without even thinking of the shadier possibilities.
I think that the NGS owes dilligent collectors ( members) of everything that they put out, and particularly the Magazine a little more respect and a more cooperative attitude. Wasn"t that the point of of this forum, The Collectors Corner?
- At 8:03pm on February 19, 2009,
- Still hoping to get a more personal and informative response from you in regards to recent basic cover variants on English editions of NGM.
It would be helpful to at least know if these cover variants number: a) one or two a year, b) one or two a month, c) three or more a month (average #, maybe). This would go a long way in determining possible interest to collectors.
Also immediately helpful, would be the possibility of having a sort of standing order for all new basic cover variants, among your nine "balance of run" editions. And possibly, but not necessarily, adding bar coded issues to these. I suspect that some of the cover variants might exist only as newstand editions, while this is not the case for others.
Still hoping that you can help me in these matters, and possibly put me in contact with someone who might share more information wih us.
- At 6:07am on February 20, 2009,
Cathy Hunter said…
- Dear Ms. Thibault,
I apologize that you have been waiting for a reply. I did not receive an e-mail notification and so did not realize you were not satisfied with the information I sent along. It was obtained from various individuals who work with the design and printing of NGM.
I do realize that collectors want comprehensive lists and am not dismissive of that concern. And it may be that the information you seek does lie in various corners of the Geographic. However, as the product line has grown but the staff continues to shrink, it may not be possible for us to run down the answers. But we do try, and I have a printout of your questions that I will take home this weekend to study.
Cathy
- At 7:20am on March 2, 2009,
- Dear Cathy,
Yes, a standing order for all new basic cover variants would be very helpful. Retracing past issue variants internationally involves a lot of work and costly shipping and it just shouldn't be so.
Another very useful bit of information would be: when was the first of these cover vars.printed.
A NGM "Forum" article (Mar 04) refers to a Nov 03 var.(a newstand ed.) and now I have found one for Sept 03 on Modern Slavery (and which is not a newstand edition). Are there any earlier ones?
- At 1:34pm on March 10, 2009,
- Dear Cathy,
Thank you again for your efforts in these troubled times.
Could you please clarify for me when you say that I "can contact Sandy Ahner for samples of past issues". Does this mean that she might be a source for some of the cover variants, and if so, on what basis...
Another idea that occurs to me is: couldn't I have a UK (and/or) Singapore subscription redirected to me in Canada (while maintaining it's normal content). There must be some provision for redirecting subscriptions, yes?
I know its not your fault, but it blows my mind that an organization like NGS
seems to want to keep secret, or just can't be bothered to allow long-time collectors access to recent cover variants that they publish and send out by the thousands (at least) every month.
Legal notice about this site
Community Rules and Legal notice about this Site
Note: Management of this site has been transferred from the National Geographic Society to a third party (the Host). Any sales or trade arrangements are solely between users of this site (the Site). The Site’s host and/or The National Geographic Society is not a party to and does not endorse or promote any particular sale or trade arrangements between collectors, dealers, or others and bears no liability for such transactions.
This community was created to facilitate communication between collectors, dealers, and anyone interested in the history of National Geographic publications. Please use the forums area to buy, sell, trade, and swap stories and information.
A member can be removed from the group for inappropriate, pornographic or offensive, or otherwise objectionable content. The Host may also edit or entirely remove such posts from the group.
Due to the immediate nature of this medium, the Host also does not review, censor, approve, edit or endorse information placed on this forum. Discussion boards on this Site are intended to be appropriate for family members of all ages. Posting of indecent material is strictly prohibited.
The placement of advertisements or solicitations or SPAM unrelated to National Geographic also is prohibited. The Host shall review information placed on this forum from time to time and delete inappropriate material that comes to its attention as soon as it is practicable but cannot guarantee that such material will not be found on the forum. By posting material on this discussion board, you agree to adhere to this policy prohibiting indecent, offensive or extraneous advertising material, and to legally assume full and sole responsibility for your posting.
Engage in dialogue respectfully. We encourage open and candid discussions and debates. However, all communications should be respectful. Differences of opinion are okay; personal attacks are not. Comments or content that are violent, threatening, abusive, sexually explicit, obscene, offensive, hateful, derogatory, defamatory, or are racially, ethnically, or otherwise objectionable content will be removed.
Stay on topic. Comments, questions, and contributions should be relevant to the topic being discussed. Keep in mind that this is not a place for unsolicited personal or commercial solicitation or advertising (e.g., “Win a free laptop”, etc.).
Keep it legal. Participating in, suggesting, or encouraging any illegal activity is cause for immediate removal and termination of a member’s use of and registration in the group.
Observe copyright and trademark law. The posting of copyrighted videos, photos, articles, or other material beyond what is protected as fair use is prohibited, and the Host may remove such posts from the group. Provide appropriate credit for any media and resources that you share.
Respect privacy. Keep personal or any other information that you do not want made public, such as phone numbers or addresses, confidential. You may choose to share this information via direct message or email. Please also respect the privacy of other members of the group and do not share information about them (but of course it’s fine to repost or share content they have already posted). Any information you post here will be subject to the platform’s privacy policy.
Let us know. We do monitor posts, but we may miss something. We encourage members to flag content which they feel violates any of the above Community Rules so we can review and take the appropriate action.
© 2025 Created by Richard Kennedy.
Powered by
