18887-1897 bound reprints for sale plus unbound reprintrs Vol 1 No 1 (lined reprint) and vol 1 No 4 (unlined reprint)

[Towar Vilas]

I have a perfect condition bound set from 1888-1897. The early mags are unlined and reddish in color so I "think" this is the second reprint. I acquired it many years ago so I forget which reprint it truly is. I also have Vol 1 # 1 and 4 as separate reprint magazines # 1 in lined and brown in color so I believe this to be from the first reprint and # 4 is not lined and reddish in color. Both are in mint condition.
Please contact me for more info or an offer.
Towar Vilas, Aurora, OH
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[Scott T. Shier]

Hello Towar,

It sounds like you have both the 1964 and 1922 reprints. The 1922's were done in very limited qty.'s. The 1964 reprints were done as Oct. 1888 - Dec. 1907.

The 1922 reprints were in the small (actual original) size of the NGM. Until 1904, the NGM was not the same side (w*L) that we all know it today. And, these 1922's do have the light horizontal "lines" running down the covers - this was intentional to be distinct from originals.

The 1964 reprints were made in a much higher (1,000 per issue) quantity. Further, they were printed with extra margin space so as to be in "uniform" size/shape as 1904-present. You have the BOUND books for 1888-1897 then? The 1964's were also reproduced on better paper (coated, heavier lbs.) for durability.

You ALSO have a few individual copies (loose), and these are only the 1922's yes?

There were FIVE different cover styles (formats) between 1888-1910:
The 1st style was dark brick red 1888-1895,
then 2nd style was (1896-1899) were a beige w/ thin red outlines of a globe.
The 3rd style was only 1900 - plain beige w/ black lettering.
The 4th style (1901-1903) was dark maroon-ish, w/ thick black lettering and and "oval" shape @ top portion,
1904-Jan. 1910 was the 5th format, with yellowish, fiber-y paper, & had brown lettering and a fancy border.

Thusly, we get to Feb. 1910, with the familiar Yellow Border, but a different shade. The illustrations started in 1959, w/ photographs commencing in 1960.

Well, there's some info. to hopefully clear it up/fiill in a little !

~ Scott T. Shier

[Kurt]

Towar,
I have seen you on the collectors corner, but never communicated with you. I think we are the only 2 in the NE Ohio area listed. Do these bound issues have the globe and airplane on the cover? If so, I may be interested. I have a complete collection of this bound version from 1917-1943.
Awaiting your reply
Kurt
Brunswick, Ohio

[Towar Vilas]

Kurt,
1896 & 1897 have the globe on the covers. In the center of teh globe is the then Nat Geo logo of a scrolled map inside the circle. I don't see an airplane. The earlier ones are the dark brown covers. All say "reprint" on the bottom of each cover. You are close enough you should come see them. I am in Aurora...an easy shot from 480/ 422 or the turnpike.

Towar

[Towar Vilas]

Hi Kurt
I didn't hear back from you. Do I assume you aren't interested? Give me a call if you wish- 330-562-4532

Towar

[Scott T. Shier]

Towar,

Have you heard back from Kurt? If you didn't I would expect that he is on another of his lengthy and routine trips (he "gets around" the globe) Heh heh.

I am also giving this page/post link to someone who is interested in finding NGM's from this time period, so maybe you will see him on here, communicating w/ you.

have a great week!

~ Scott S.

[Towar Vilas]

Scott,
I never heard from anyone who was interested about the posting. If you know someone who would have an interest in the bound reprints, please pass it on. Thanks

Towar