Lot 333

Vol. IX No. 5 – May 1898 National Geographic

Sold April 2, 2026

Price realized
$25

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

About this lot

Estimated Value: $250-350

Month Issued: May

Year Issued: 1898

Dimensions: 10×6″

Condition: Damaged

Additional Information: This issue has some damage to the front cover due to age. This rare issue includes detailed articles on exploration, geography, and natural science. It features reports from global expeditions, studies of physical landscapes such as mountains, rivers, and coastlines, and analyses of climatic and geological phenomena. Notable articles describe surveying and mapping efforts, observations of remote regions, and the impact of natural forces on the environment, reflecting the Society’s mission to document the world and advance scientific and geographic knowledge in the late 19th century.

Lot details

Lot
333
Category
Collectibles
Closed
April 2, 2026

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