Lot 162

Vol. XI No.5 – May 1900 National Geographic

Sold April 2, 2026

Price realized
$5

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $160-350

Month Issued: May

Year Issued: 1900

Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 6 1/4″

Condition: Fine

Additional Information: Vol. XI, No. 5 (May 1900) of National Geographic Magazine, published by the National Geographic Society, features a street scene in Johannesburg, articles on the growth of Russia, the influence of geographical conditions on military operations in South Africa, ice cliffs on the White River in Yukon Territory, a German route to India, the Cuban census, and coverage of Frank Hamilton Cushing, reflecting the magazine’s early focus on exploration, global geography, and scientific observation under Alexander Graham Bell and editor Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor.

Lot details

Lot
162
Category
Collectibles
Closed
April 2, 2026

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