100 years of National Geographics

[Sheri]

I have the complete set of national geographics from volume one in 1889 to volume 297 in 1989. all in great condition and only book 1 is a second printing. I am interested in selling this collection. please only serious answer.    [e-mail]

 

[Deborah allen]

I am seriously interested.  Do you have any idea of price? I can be emailed at [e-mail].  Also, what is your location so i can estimate how much shipping would be.  I am in Georgia.Thanks, Deb

[Sheri]

Hello Deb; I live in Orlando Fl. I am not sure yet as of the value of the entire set. I am having an appraisal done. as the value is reported to be between 35,000 to 85,000 dollars. if this is within what you were expecting, let me know and I will help you with any other information regarding this set. Thank you for your understanding

 

[Andrea Finley]

Hi Sheri,

I'm failry new to collecting NG mags. I'm just curious as to what makes the set valued so high. I know the magazines can be worth a lot but I've never heard it be that much. I'm wondering if I am undervaluing the set I have.

Thank you

[Dale]

A couple of years ago, I was aware of a complete bound collection from 1888 to 1907 in fine condition, all bound in fine leather inclusive of all supplements. It was for sale for $35,000. Given that the collection here has a reprint of Volume 1, the volumes from 1889 to 1907 it would therefore be worth less than this, probably $27,000 to $30,000. The collection of bound volumes from 1908 to 1989 would be worth somehwere  between $3,000 to $6000, depending on condition. That said, if all the 1889-1989 volume were well bound in a similar style, the collection as a whole would be worth more than the combined values I estimated above.

I note that a very beautiful collection of quarter or half-bound leather National Geographics from 1888 to 1995 is currently for sale on eBay with a reserve above $150,000.

It is also worth noting that a complete collection of individual magazines would be worth considerably more than a complete bound collection (subject to condition).

[Sheri]

this set is all hardbound and includes all the maps and records.