Lot 344

Vol. X No. 6 – June 1899 National Geographic

Sold April 2, 2026

Price realized
$275

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

About this lot

Estimated Value: $125-225

Month Issued: June

Year Issued: 1899

Dimensions: 10×6″

Condition: Poor

Additional Information: This historic issue features early articles on exploration, geography, and science, including national growth and character, studies of Jobos Harbor, Samoa’s geography and commercial importance, the Harriman Alaska Expedition, the Belgian Antarctic Expedition, and proposals for meteorological stations in Iceland. It also includes coverage of the Caroline Islands, educational geography, and sections on geographic literature and miscellanea, reflecting the Society’s late-19th-century focus on global exploration and scientific inquiry. The cover is separated from the pages.

Lot details

Lot
344
Category
Collectibles
Closed
April 2, 2026

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