Lot 374
Vol. VIII No. 2 – February 1897 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: February
Year Issued: 1897
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Fine
Additional Information: Vol. VIII, No. 2 – February 1897 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original February 1897 issue, text-driven and scholarly, reflecting the academic and exploratory focus of early National Geographic. This issue features “Crater Lake, Oregon” by J. S. Diller, a detailed geographic and natural history account of the lake; “The Utilization of the Vacant Public Lands” by Emory F. Best, discussing settlement and use of public domain lands; and “The Mazamas” by J. S. Diller, describing the mountaineering club and exploration of volcanic peaks. It also includes geographic literature reviews, serials, miscellanea, and a supplementary synopsis of the Society’s lecture series on the effects of geographic environment on civilization.
Lot details
- Lot
- 374
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
