Lot 361
Vol. VII No. 8 – August 1896 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: $100-200
Month Issued: August
Year Issued: 1896
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Very Good
Additional Information: Vol. VII, No. 8 – August 1896 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original August 1896 issue, text‑focused and scholarly, reflecting the early academic and exploratory character of National Geographic. Contents include “The Work of the National Geographic Society,” a report on the Society’s aims and activities; “Eighth Annual Field Meeting of the National Geographic Society,” summarizing the Society’s summer gathering; “Geographic History of the Piedmont Plateau” by W. J. McGee, a study of the geology and landscape of the Piedmont region; “Spottswood’s Expedition of 1716” by Dr. William M. Thornton, a historical account of a colonial‑era exploration; “Jefferson as a Geographer” by Gen. A. W. Greely, examining Thomas Jefferson’s contributions to geographic knowledge; and “Albemarle in Revolutionary Days” by Dr. G. Brown Goode, a historical‑geographic look at the Albemarle region. The issue also contains sections of geographic notes and miscellanea.
Lot details
- Lot
- 361
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
