Lot 359
Vol. X, No. 4 – April 1899 National Geographic (Rare)
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: $100-200
Month Issued: April
Year Issued: 1899
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Fine: Has Some Writing on Cover
Additional Information: Vol. X, No. 4 – April 1899 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society, from its early scholarly period. An original April 1899 issue, text‑driven and research‑focused, reflecting the early academic and exploratory style of National Geographic. This issue includes “The Sources of the Saskatchewan” by Walter D. Wilcox, tracing the headwaters and geographic features of the Saskatchewan River; “Exploration in the Canadian Rockies,” reporting on surveys and natural features in the Rockies; “How Long a Whale May Carry a Harpoon” by Wm. H. Dall, a study of whaling history and whale anatomy; and “Shipbuilding in the United Kingdom in 1898,” an analysis of industrial output and maritime construction. Additional sections include geographic literature reviews, proceedings of the Society, and a memorial piece on Major Jed Hotchkiss.
Lot details
- Lot
- 359
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
