Lot 1299

Vol. I No. 3 July 1889 National Geographic

Sold July 9, 2026

Price realized
$1,500

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Month Issued: July

Year Issued: 1889

Dimensions:  Approx. 9 5/8 x 6″

Condition: Tear Along the Spine of the Front Cover with About 2″ Missing from the Bottom of the Spine. Handwritten Name in the Top Right and Some Pages are Uncut/ Not Separated.

Additional Information: The July 1889 issue of the National Geographic Magazine, Vol. I, No. 3, believed to be as stated on the magazine. Commonly referred to by collectors as the “Red Brick” issue due to its distinctive red cover, is an early and historically significant publication from the formative years of the National Geographic Society.

Lot details

Lot
1299
Category
Books and Paper Items › Magazines
Closed
July 9, 2026

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