Lot 330

Vol. IX No. 8 – August 1898 National Geographic

Sold April 2, 2026

Price realized
$10

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

About this lot

Estimated Value: $150-300

Month Issued: August

Year Issued: 1898

Dimensions: 10×6″

Condition: Very Good

Additional Information: Vol. IX, No. 8 – August 1898 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original 1898 issue, text-driven and research-focused, reflecting the early scholarly style of National Geographic. This issue includes “Papagueria” by W. J. McGee, exploring the American Southwest’s landscapes and tribal lands; “Gomez and the New York Gulf” by L. D. Scisco, examining geographic legends; and “Wellman Polar Expedition” by John Hyde, detailing Walter Wellman’s Arctic exploration. Additional sections cover geographic literature and miscellaneous notes.

Lot details

Lot
330
Category
Collectibles
Closed
April 2, 2026

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