Lot 362
Vol. VII No. 9 – September 1896 National Geographic w/ Map
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: $125-250
Month Issued: September
Year Issued: 1896
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Fine-: Has Damage Along Spine and Edges
Additional Information: Vol. VII, No. 9 – September 1896 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original September 1896 issue, text‑driven and scholarly, reflecting the academic and exploratory focus of early National Geographic. This issue includes the original sought after collectable map. This issue includes “A Geographic Sketch of Cuba” by Thomas E. Sanders, a detailed overview of Cuba’s physical features, climate, and resources; “The Search for the North Pole” by Robert E. Peary, reporting on Arctic exploration and polar conditions; “The Gulf of Mexico” by Eugene H. Parker, describing the gulf’s geography and marine environment; and “The National Geographic Society’s Sixth Annual Report,” summarizing the Society’s activities and finances. Additional sections contain geographic literature reviews, notes on recent explorations, and miscellanea typical of early volumes.
Lot details
- Lot
- 362
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
