Lot 370

Vol. VII No. 4 – April 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: April

Year Issued: 1896

Dimensions: 10×6″

Condition: Fine: Has Minimal Damage Along Spine and Edges

Additional Information: Vol. VII, No. 4 – April 1896 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original April 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 “Serilan” by W. J. McGee and Willard D. Johnson, a geographic study of landscapes and environments; “The Olympic Country” by S. C. Gilman, C. E., describing the terrain and features of the Olympic region; “The Discovery of Glacier Bay, Alaska” by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore, recounting its exploration and natural history; “Hydrography in the United States” by Frederick H. Newell, covering water surveys and systems; and “Recent Triangulation in the Cascades” by S. S. Gannett, detailing surveying work in the Cascade Range. Additional sections include geographic literature reviews and miscellaneous notes.

Lot details

Lot
370
Category
Collectibles
Closed
April 2, 2026

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