Lot 216

Vol. XVI No.2 – February 1905 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: $200-300

Month Issued: February

Year Issued: 1905

Dimensions: 10 x 7″

Condition: Very Good

Additional Information: Vol. XVI, No. 2 – February 1905 issue of National Geographic Magazine, published by the National Geographic Society, includes a large 25 by 45 inch chart of the world on Mercator’s projection, along with articles on Russia, marine hydrographic surveys of the coasts of the world, the wonderful canals of China, the tides in the Bay of Fundy, the French conquest of the Sahara, and observations of the Russo-Japanese War in Japan and Manchuria. This early 1905 edition highlights the magazine’s emphasis on cartography, global politics, maritime science, and international conflict, making it a desirable collectible example of historic geographic scholarship.

Lot details

Lot
216
Category
Collectibles
Closed
April 2, 2026

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