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"Sorry, I am not - just a collector. Perhaps you should direct your question(s) to Ca…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Apr 23, 2021 to Looking for NG slipcases dated 1948 - 1964 complete.

6 Jan 25, 2022
Reply by Holly Hasenbuhler

"I believe the NGS maroon leather with gold lettering slipcases started with Jan-Jun…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Apr 23, 2021 to Looking for NG slipcases dated 1948 - 1964 complete.

6 Jan 25, 2022
Reply by Holly Hasenbuhler

"Pictures?"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Apr 11, 2021 to Single Issue for sale

3 Apr 13, 2021
Reply by george warren

"Change method of folding during "different print runs" is entirely possible (not doc…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Apr 11, 2021 to Map Folding

3 Apr 11, 2021
Reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss

"Minor tape repair begins with the VG standard. Of course the tape in question is the…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Apr 10, 2021 to Proposed NGM grading standard:

2 Apr 10, 2021
Reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss

"I would suggest a professionally restored issue such as the one being offered has a…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Apr 10, 2021 to Original Vol 1 Issue 1 Value

11 Apr 10, 2021
Reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss

"Total Number of Reprints Published by the National Geographic Society (NGS)   In a l…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Apr 9, 2021 to Your take on these prices?

4 Apr 13, 2021
Reply by Helena Zar

"Cheap reprints due to the fact the NGS did not copyright their earliest volumes. "

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Mar 26, 2021 to NG Magazines by Scholars Select ?

3 Mar 26, 2021
Reply by Wildbunch

"All important: which 30 years? Secondary importance: Condition? FYI: Older than 1920…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Mar 24, 2021 to 30 year collection

6 Mar 28, 2021
Reply by Stephen D Partin

"Maintaining "originality" is always the preferred solution to collecting. But if you…"

Melvin L. De Vilbiss replied Mar 19, 2021 to Rusty staples

1 Mar 19, 2021
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