Lot 375
Vol. VIII No. 7-8 – July-August 1897 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: July-August
Year Issued: 1897
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Fine
Additional Information: Vol. VIII, No. 7‑8 – July‑August 1897 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original July‑August 1897 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 double issue features “The Venezuelan Boundary Commission and Its Work,” detailing the surveying and diplomatic efforts to define Venezuela’s borders; “Mineral Production in the United States,” an overview of mining outputs and geographic distribution; “The Forests and Deserts of Arizona” by Bernard E. Fernow, describing the state’s contrasting ecosystems; and “Mount St. Helens” by Charles P. Elliott, a study of the volcano’s geography and geology. Additional sections include geographic literature reviews, notes, and miscellanea.
Lot details
- Lot
- 375
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
