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Vintage NGM
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Hello,I am considering myself to be an "extension" of the UK group, being a resident of Germany.I am a NGM collector of sorts but willing to part with some of my older holdings (a pdf is attached; I…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Catlin Nov 11, 2022.

NGM May 1902 available? Volume 1 Bundle offered
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- Anyone willing to part with a VG NGM May 1902 issue?- Anyone interested in a Volume I "bundle"?    issue 1: original; covers almost complete; professionally just restored  by Matt Johnson, a NGM…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Moffett Mar 21, 2022.

Original NG books as of 1896 available
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47 original NG books and related materials, acquired from Edwin Buxbaum in the 1970's and the finest copies existing  at the time, are available for purchase. The books include the Physiography US of…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Jovin Nov 28, 2019.

selling original issues of first year of NG magazine and rare NG books. interest?
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any interest in mint copies of single issues and bound issues of first years of NG magazine?any interest in mint copies of rare NG books?all materials acquired from Ed Buxbaum about 40 years agoContinue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Jovin Nov 25, 2019.

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Thomas Jovin replied to Austyn 's discussion 2000 - 2015 national geographic collection plus 1889 issues as well forbsale
"Could you please specify what you mean by "1889 issues"? Thanks! tom Jovin"
Dec 3, 2022
Thomas Jovin replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"To all, I agree that for the "purist bibliophile" the material quality of the book (in our case magazine) is the primary determinant of "value". Nonetheless, for most (?) collectors of NGM, the content and what it…"
Nov 13, 2022
Thomas Jovin replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"Larry, Jim, Attached are images of my Vol 1 Issue 3 signed by George Fairfield, as well as as blowups of the signatures of Vol1/1 (Catlin) and Vol1/3 (Jovin). Good agreement. It seems that we both obtained these issues  from Bux(baum). Thus the…"
Nov 11, 2022
Thomas Jovin replied to Larry Moffett's discussion Signed/"Autographed" Early Issues of the National Geographic Magazine
"Dear Larry, I agree with you (see my answers to J. Catlin posted earlier today) but believe that the signature provides added value if and when one can provide concrete information about the original owner corresponding to the signature. Such…"
Nov 11, 2022
James Catlin replied to Thomas Jovin's discussion Vintage NGM
"Did you obtain your desired copy of May 1902? I have original complete year 1902 as well as 1898 thru 1909 individual issues. I will consider breaking up this set if necessary.  Jim"
Nov 11, 2022
Thomas Jovin replied to James Catlin's discussion Vol. I, No. 1,2,3,4 Anomalies for sale
"Hi James, I just so happens that i have an original Vol, 1, issue 3 original, also in mint condition, signed at the top by the same George Fairfield. I have made a detailed search of this gentleman's background, etc,  and attach a…"
Nov 11, 2022
Thomas Jovin replied to Gus's discussion National Geographic Magazines for sale // 1901-present
"How about May, 1902?"
Sep 22, 2022
Thomas Jovin and Larry Moffett are now friends
May 2, 2022
Wildbunch replied to Thomas Jovin's discussion Vintage NGM
"Now in english. Or take it to PM with the other guy."
May 1, 2022
Larry Moffett left a comment for Thomas Jovin
"Hi Thomas, What price are you requesting for your Vol 1 #1 & #3? I previously sent you a friend request but never heard back from you. Falls es Ihnen lieber ist, können wir miteinander auf Deutsch korrespondieren. Mein Deutsch ist…"
May 1, 2022
Juan Carlos Herrera del Castillo replied to Thomas Jovin's discussion Vintage NGM
"Encantado de conocerte, Tomás. I'll send you a private message so as not to disturb non-Spanish speakers. Saludos, Juan Carlos."
Apr 26, 2022
Thomas Jovin left a comment for george warren
"Dear George, I can be reached at: +49-551-23410 (land line) or +49-176-61060183 (mobile) I live in Göttingen, Germany (Lower Saxony) regards, Tom"
Apr 26, 2022
Thomas Jovin and george warren are now friends
Apr 26, 2022
Thomas Jovin replied to Thomas Jovin's discussion Vintage NGM
"Hola Juan Carlos, Un placer recibir un mensaje de España! Francamente no sabía (por ignorancia) de significante actividad "NG" en Europa, por ejemplos en países no angloparlantes. De acuerdo a tus mensajes eres un…"
Apr 26, 2022
Juan Carlos Herrera del Castillo replied to Thomas Jovin's discussion Vintage NGM
"Hello Thomas, It's great to know another European collector. Your collection is awesome! I had seen your list somewhere else in the Corner, but I didn't know that you were located in Germany. Which numbers are you willing to part with, and…"
Apr 26, 2022
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Vintage NGM

Hello,I am considering myself to be an "extension" of the UK group, being a resident of Germany.I am a NGM collector of sorts but willing to part with some of my older holdings (a pdf is attached; I also have a bound collection of originals).For the moment, I am trying to locate the issue May 1902 and would appreciate a reply from anyone in a position to offer it. [I have an extra VG-Fine June 1902.]Many thanks for any information.Tom Jovin…See More
Apr 26, 2022

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Hometown:
Buenos Aires
Why do you wish to join this community?
buy/sell NG material
About Me:
collected complete sets of NGM, incuding first issue(s), and numerous books via Buxbaum
research scientist
Favorite National Geographic publication:
magazine and books

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At 2:25am on May 1, 2022, Larry Moffett said…

Hi Thomas,

What price are you requesting for your Vol 1 #1 & #3?

I previously sent you a friend request but never heard back from you.

Falls es Ihnen lieber ist, können wir miteinander auf Deutsch korrespondieren.

Mein Deutsch ist einigermaßen fließend.

Tausend Dank!

Larry Moffett

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