Lot 389
Vol. XI No. 8 – August 1900 National Geographic
Sold April 2, 2026
- Price realized
- $5
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-200
Month Issued: August
Year Issued: 1900
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Fine+
Additional Information: Vol. XI, No. 8 – August 1900 of the magazine published by the National Geographic Society. An original August 1900 issue, text-driven and scholarly, reflecting the academic and exploratory focus of early National Geographic. This issue includes “Problems in China,” examining political unrest and foreign relations; “China and Her People” by Commander Webster, U.S.N., offering observations on Chinese society and conditions; a feature on the Russian Manchurian Railway discussing imperial expansion and transportation development; and an outline map of the Chinese Empire and Japan. Also included is “The National Geographic Society’s Eclipse Expedition to Norfolk, Va.,” detailing the Society’s observations and scientific work connected with the 1900 solar eclipse, along with additional geographic notes and correspondence.
Lot details
- Lot
- 389
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- April 2, 2026
