Lot 365
Vol. VII No. 12 – December 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: $75-150
Month Issued: December
Year Issued: 1896
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Poor: Has Damage Along Spine and Edges
Additional Information: Vol. VII, No. 12 – December 1896 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original December 1896 issue, text‑driven and scholarly, reflecting the academic and exploratory focus of early National Geographic (missing map). This issue includes “The Geography of the Southern Peninsula of the United States” by Rev. John N. MacGonigle, a study of the landscape and physical features of the southern U.S.; “The Sage Plains of Oregon” by Frederick V. Coville, describing the ecology and terrain of Oregon’s plains; “The United States Department of Agriculture and its Biological Survey” by John Hyde, reporting on government scientific work; “Statistics of Railways in the United States” by Henry Gannett, presenting data and geographic analysis of U.S. rail networks; and “Geographic Work in Peru,” an article on exploration and mapping in Peru. The issue also contains sections on geographic literature, geographic notes, and miscellanea.
Lot details
- Lot
- 365
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
