Lot 351
Vol. VIII No. 6 – June 1897 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: $75-150
Month Issued: June
Year Issued: 1897
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Very Good+
Additional Information: Vol. VIII, No. 6 – June 1897 of the magazine issued by the National Geographic Society, from the publication’s early scholarly era when it served primarily as a scientific journal for its members. An original late 19th-century issue, text-focused and data-rich, reflecting the serious academic tone of early National Geographic. This issue features “The United States Census of 1890” by Henry Gannett, presenting a detailed geographic and statistical analysis of American population distribution, density, urban growth, and westward expansion. Also included is “The Nansen Polar Expedition,” covering the Arctic voyage of Fridtjof Nansen aboard the Fram, outlining its scientific goals and progress in polar exploration. Additional sections include reviews of recent geographic literature and miscellaneous notes on exploration and society proceedings.
Lot details
- Lot
- 351
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
