Lot 356

Vol. IX No. 6 – June 1898 National Geographic

Sold April 2, 2026

Price realized
$15

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

About this lot

Estimated Value: $125-150

Month Issued: June

Year Issued: 1898

Dimensions: 10×6″

Condition: Very Fine

Additional Information: Vol. IX, No. 6 – June 1898 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original June 1898 issue, text-driven and scholarly, reflecting the early academic and exploratory focus of National Geographic. This issue, known as the Philippines Number, features “The Philippine Islands” by F. F. Hilder, detailing the archipelago’s geography and landscape; “Notes on Some Primitive Philippine Tribes” by Dean C. Worcester, describing indigenous cultures; “Commerce of the Philippine Islands” by John Hyde, covering trade, ports, and economic activity; and “The Disposition of the Philippines” by Charles E. Howe, discussing political and geographic implications of U.S. control.

Lot details

Lot
356
Category
Collectibles
Closed
April 2, 2026

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