Lot 383
Vol. X No. 10 – October 1899 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: October
Year Issued: 1899
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Good
Additional Information: Vol. X, No. 10 – October 1899 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original October 1899 issue, text‑driven and scholarly, reflecting the exploration, scientific observation, and geographic research of the era. This issue includes “Life on a Yukon Trail” by Alfred P. Dennis, recounting travel and experiences in the northern frontier; “Tides of Chesapeake Bay” by E. D. Preston, analyzing tidal behavior and coastal geography; and “The Relation of Forests and Forest Fires” by Gifford Pinchot, discussing forest ecology and fire impacts. Additional articles present “Variations in Lake Levels and Atmospheric Precipitation” by A. J. Henry; “Calculations of Population in June, 1900” by Henry Farquhar; “The Definite Location of Bouvet Island” by O. H. Tittmann; “Peary’s Work and Prospects” by H. L. Bridgman; “Peary’s Explorations in 1898‑1899”; “The California and Nevada Boundary”; and “Railroads and Canals.”
Lot details
- Lot
- 383
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
