Lot 363
Vol. VII No. 10 – October 1896 National Geographic
Sold April 2, 2026
- Price realized
- $5
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $111-222
Month Issued: October
Year Issued: 1896
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Fine: Has Damage Along Spine and Edges
Additional Information: Vol. VII, No. 10 – October 1896 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original October 1896 issue (missing the map), text‑driven and scholarly, reflecting the research and exploration focus of the period. This issue includes “The Isthmus of Tehuantepec” by W. J. McGee, a geographic study of the narrow land bridge and its potential for interoceanic transit; “The Mexican Boundary Line” by C. H. Fitch, detailing surveys and markers along the U.S.–Mexico border; “The Sea‑Bottom West of the British Isles,” an oceanographic report on undersea features; and “The Proposed National Waterways Convention,” covering discussions on inland navigation and commerce. Additional sections include geographic literature reviews, notes on exploration, and miscellaneous items typical of early National Geographic issues.
Lot details
- Lot
- 363
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
