Lot 1298
Vol. I No. 1 October 1888 National Geographic
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Month Issued: October
Year Issued: 1888
Dimensions: Approx. 9 1/2×6″
Condition: Cover Has Been Repaired; Looks Like Original Front Cover Has Been Cut and Pasted on New Red Cover Paper. Visible Wear on Edges as Well.
Additional Information: Rare and highly collectible issue of National Geographic Society magazine, Vol. I No. 1, published October 1888, believed to be as stated on the magazine. This historic publication marks the beginning of one of the world’s most recognized exploration and science publications. Featuring the brown/red brick colored paper covers and early scholarly geographic writings, this issue predates the iconic yellow border and reflects the publication’s earliest academic format. The issue was printed just months after the Society’s founding and is considered a cornerstone piece for collectors of Americana, exploration history, and vintage periodicals. Some internal pages remain uncut at the top and side edges. Even with the visible repairs this is still an amazing piece of publishing history.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1298
- Category
- Books and Paper Items › Books › Rare Books › Magazines
- Closed
- July 28, 2026
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