Lot 377
Vol. VIII No. 10 – October 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: $175-350
Month Issued: October
Year Issued: 1897
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Very Fine
Additional Information: Vol. VIII, No. 10 – October 1897 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original October 1897 issue, text‑driven and scholarly, reflecting the academic and exploratory focus of early National Geographic. This issue includes “The Enchanted Mesa” by F. W. Hodge, a geographic and cultural account of the iconic mesa formations; “Electric Street Railways” by John Hyde, describing the growing urban transit systems; “Geographical Research in the United States” by Gardiner G. Hubbard and Marcus Baker, reviewing mapping and survey work; “A Brief Account of the Geographic Work of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey” by T. C. Mendenhall and Otto H. Tittmann, outlining federal coastal and geodetic efforts; “United States Daily Atmospheric Survey” by Willis L. Moore, reporting on weather monitoring; and geographic notes.
Lot details
- Lot
- 377
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
