I hope this note finds you well. Given your interest in historic National Geographic material, I wanted to personally share news of a rare and significant offering you may wish to explore.

On November 6th, PBA Galleries will present The Catlin Collection—one of the most complete early National Geographic archives ever to come to public sale. This exceptional set includes the nearly unobtainable Volume I, Number 1 (1888) and continues through the formative years of the Society's publication, with multiple early volumes in remarkable condition.

Many of the volumes were acquired directly from Edwin Buxbaum, noted scholar and former Assistant Director of the National Geographic Society. His personal involvement adds a layer of historic credibility rarely found in private collections.

This is a highly unusual opportunity for collectors, institutions, or anyone passionate about the legacy of exploration, cartography, and scientific publishing. Original runs of this caliber—with such provenance and completeness—rarely appear on the open market.

I’ve included a few images below along with a link to the official auction lot. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss details further, I’d be happy to share more.

Warm regards,

Quinton Westbrook