Lot 1310
Vol. X No. 5 – May 1899 National Geographic
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Month Issued: May
Year Issued: 1899
Dimensions: 10×6″
Condition: Damaged
Additional Information: National Geographic Magazine, Vol. X, No. 5, May 1899. Early issue of the magazine published in Washington, D.C. by the National Geographic Society during its formative years as a scientific and geographic journal. Contents include articles such as “The Redwood Forest of the Pacific Coast” by Henry Gannett, “Is Climatic Aridity Impending on the Pacific Slope?” by J. B. Leiberg, “Professor O. C. Marsh” by W. J. McGee, “The Area of the Philippines” by George Davidson, and “The Recent Ascent of Itambe” by J. C. Branner. A scarce late 19th-century issue reflecting the period’s geographic exploration and scientific scholarship, from the early years of the magazine that later became internationally known for its photography and exploration coverage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1310
- Category
- Collectibles
- Closed
- July 9, 2026
