Lot 342
Vol. X No. 8 – August 1899 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: 1899
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Fair
Additional Information: This historic issue includes a rich selection of early geographic and scientific articles such as Shishaldin as a Field for Exploration by Joseph Stanley‑Brown, a piece on the Magnetic Work of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and Deep‑Sea Exploring Expedition of the Steamer “Albatross” by Hugh M. Smith. It also features coverage of the Geographical Congress at Berlin, two articles on the proposed Interoceanic Canal (one on its commercial aspects by Joseph Nimmo and another by Emory R. Johnson), and Plans for Reaching the South Pole by Gilbert H. Grosvenor, along with geographic literature and miscellanea, offering a compelling snapshot of turn‑of‑the‑century exploration, scientific inquiry, and global connectivity. The front cover is separated from the pages.
Lot details
- Lot
- 342
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
