Despite their the cool pictures and somewhat historical nature, theyre not worth anythingbelieve me, i checked. Of course im talking about shelf after shelf of national geographic magazine. Are my national geographic magazines worth anything. Great deals on national geographic magazines 19801999. May 30, 2010 something that is worth 25 cents at a yard sale to me could sale for 3 or 4 hundred dollars to a collector. On the evening of january, 1888, thirtythree men traveled on foot, horseback, and in horsedrawn carriages through the streets of washington to the cosmos club, then on lafayette square across from the white house. An old book collector once told me that for a book to be rare there had to be. Stumbled upon a box of old national geographic editions in grandmas attic.
The national geographic society has been in the business of teaching people about the earth for over 100 years. Do national geographic magazines have value answers. How to find the collectors value on national geographic. Most people collected them and moved them from house to house along with the family silver, while throwing out nearly. Does national geographic publish anything other than its flagship title. An old book collector once told me that for a book to be rare there had to be fewer. How to place an order magazine title index magazine condition grading. Books and maps dated after 1930 also have little or no interest to collectors. National geographic magazines 19801999 for sale ebay. Later, but still very old, redcover issues also have substantial value. Subscribe to national geographic at the lowest magazine. The only issue of national geographic you should ever try to.
A guide to selling national geographic magazines revised. Despite their the cool pictures and somewhat historical nature, theyre not worth anything believe me, i checked. National geographic magazines great deals on books. The answer is yes, the magazine is highly collectable as stated earlier. Is any of that junk in your attic worth some money. National geographic magazines 19141930 what is it worth a. Thanks examples include hyper magazine,nintendo magazine,mean machines,game informer,retro gamer magazine, anything else really game related from the. Yes, national geographic publishes various map supplements, special editions, books, and travel guides.
Great deals on national geographic magazines 19401979. Wanted free old video game magazines kellyville,dundas and surrounds. They do have alot of history knowledge and i didnt know if i should keep them or trash them. A comprehensive national geographic magazine collectors guide. My father collected national geographic and has bequeathed me a near. Hyman is often asked whether old national geographic magazines have any value. It seems that issues with maps still in them are considered complete, and complete consecutive runs are prized. Mar 23, 2017 the national geographic society has been in the business of teaching people about the earth for over 100 years. How to sell national geographic magazines pen and the pad. Appraising the collection of national geographic magazine. H murayama was a very successful artist who did a tremendous amount of work for the national geographic magazine from the 1920s up to the early 1940s.
What can i do with my national geographic magazine. I just want to know if they are worth money to keep or just throw away. Family circle 1st norma jean marilyn monroe national cover. The entire collection contains 34 volumes, 2 volumes per year from 1914 through 1930. National geographic society creator is shrewd, skeptical and tranquil.
Is the national geographic magazine worth anything. National geographic, in print since 1888, is often cited as an example. The value of national geographic magazines from 1959 to 1969 varies depending on the condition of the magazines. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Certain issues of life are always valued more highly than others. Vintage national infographic blog by juan velasco, art director at national geographic, provides supplemental information about ng maps and charts. Nov 28, 2012 national geographic magazines 19141930 what is it worth a rarely collection of the annual hardbound volumes of the national geographic magazine. National geographic maintains a list of organizations on its website that welcome magazine donations. The only issue of national geographic you should ever try to sell on ebay. Any sales or trade arrangements are solely between users of this site. Value of old national geographics, and readers digests. National geographic magazines can be fun to look at, with articles about exotic locations and unique people and creatures. Is there any value in 1920s1970s national geographic.
Are national geographic magazinesbooks worth anything. Voracious readers often ask themselves are old national geographic magazines worth any money. What to do with several dozen old national geographics. There are 37 magazines and they are all in good condition. They have little if any value these days because of so many years, that publication stood alone for its photography and writing. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all. How to donate old national geographic magazines pen and the pad. The worth of a magazine is not determined by date alone, although typically, the. What can i do with my national geographic magazine collection. Just checking if there is somebody out there who still collects this stuff and wouldnt mind adding some to their collection. In 2001 national geographic released a cdrom containing every highlydetailed postersized map supplement published between 1888 and 2000.
According to xyz collectibles, there are many old national geographic magazines that are worth money. Altruistic motives set aside, the magazine is essentially highly collectable. I know this is an older message, but for any interested scarce bookrescue program in glen ellyn takes all older books, encyclopedias, and national geographic magazines. We sell back issues, used magazines, past issues and old mags at competitive prices, most orders ship next business day.
Value of national geogrphic magazines from 195969 answers. How to donate old national geographic magazines pen and. This is a random assortment of national geographic magazines from 1960 up to around 1987. Separate all damaged, moldy or torn issues from the quality ones. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books. Next, go through this list with each book that seems promising.
If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. There are also a collection of old maps that national geographic published as well. Dec 18, 2003 i have in my possession 30 years of old national geographic magazines. Charles scribners sons, 1934, first edition with dust jacket, sold for. June 1985 with the famous afghan girl cover is worth about 20 bucks. Earliest i found is june 1943, till the 90s doesnt look like every issue is here.
National geographic magazines 19401979 for sale ebay. Determining whether or not old life magazines are worth more than their cover prices is a matter of time and patience. Although this publication remains popular and noteworthy, especially in terms of its photography, there are just far too many lying around basements and stored away in closets to be worth much. Dont throw them out,id appreciate having them,for free or negotiable. If you have ever been to a thrift store or garage sale that is selling used magazines, you have likely been looking at a whole lot of yellow. National geographic little kids first big book of the. The worth of a magazine is not determined by date alone, although typically, the older the magazine, the higher its value. All books are in excellent condition and contain blackwhite and color photographs.
If you just cant bear to toss it that quickly, set boundaries that will work for you. My father collected national geographic and has bequeathed me a near complete collection from 193284. Ive tried selling them, with no luck, but dont want to just dump them. If you are a subscriber, chances are you have many magazines around your home. A guide to selling national geographic magazines revised 31 dec 2015 posted by melvin l. Bought a house at auction and it has a bunch of old natgeo mags. Mar 15, 2012 national geographic magazines 19141930 what is it worth a rarely collection of the annual hardbound volumes of the national geographic magazine.
Condition varies but most are in very good to new condition. Certain copies of 1960 life magazines are worth more, including those having to do with that years presidential race. Buy national geographic magazines and get the best deals. Its true that some old magazines and newspapers can have high monetary value, but popular magazine collections like national geographic and sports illustrated can be difficult to find a purchaser for because these are fairly easy to come by. One of the more intriguing aspects of collecting national geographic is their inclusion. Those national geographic s are only going to become valuable when people start to get rid of. It did not became a monthly until 1896, after which everyone saved them, so it is only the very rare first few issues that command high premiums. The entire collection contains 34 volumes, 2 volumes p read more. If the magazines smell even a little old, theyre not worth anything. National geographic magazine is a great source for quests and adventures beyond the usual realm of knowledge.
Dont get rid of it, check in antique stores that have old books check the price on the sales ticket, dont ask the clerk what its worth call the national geographic magazine. This is the case with the hundreds of boxed national geographic magazines margaret and conrad gave us a couple of years ago. Here is a list of the 20 books that can get you a whole lot of money. I was wondering if theyre worth anything or if i can even put it up on ebay if theyre any good.
Bill brown for money 170304 imho nat geographic collection. The amount of cash you can expect to receive for an old magazine or newspaper varies greatly. If youve acquired too many national geographic magazines, you may want to sell part, or all, of your collection. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Cannot be sent to prisons you may also like these magazines.
Find the terracotta colored number 1 or others from the 1880s. When considering the sale of a collection or looking for information about the worth of a personal collection, valuing the magazines can take a little time and research. National geographic new, used and rare books and ephemera at. Use the resources in this article to determine how much your magazines are worth and find buyers so you can turn dads old stash into cash. I used to work at a used bookstore and we dreaded when people showed up with old national geos and life. Old copies of national geographic, filled with animal and nature. However it lacks a quality grading scale that would determine its value. Compile a list of your issues and the condition of each one. His short answer is, the early issues certainly do. The books have to be in an excellent condition and even the slightest of damage can lower its price. A guide to selling national geographic magazines revised 31.
How much are 1940 national geographic magazine worth answers. A guide to selling national geographic magazines revised 19. In that time it has published hundreds of magazines about science, nature and animals. In this sequel to the bestselling 50 states, 5,000 ideas, national geographic turns to the most pristine and adventurefilled national, state, and city parks of the united states and canada, with 5,000 ideas for the ultimate vacation. Back issue price guide national geographic magazine. National geographic website issues index standard issues most issues available from 1930 to present. I tore the ads out of my 1960s national geographics and sold them to a person who was selling things at a flea market. Please keep in mind that dealers are in the business to make money. National geographic magazines 19141930 what is it worth a rarely collection of the annual hardbound volumes of the national geographic magazine. The magazine is also famous for its detailed maps and stunning awardwinning photography and is often kept by readers for years as a collectible.
Miscellaneous newspapers sheet music books paperbacks catalogsephemera 7845lp records. Dealers especially like the old coke ads often times on the back cover of national geographic. Feb 25, 2017 my father collected national geographic and has bequeathed me a near complete collection from 193284. With a us circulation of over 5 million per issue, multiplied by 12 issues per year, multiplied by over 120 years equals a damn big pile of magazine just about anywhere you. The date range is from approximately 19331963, with only about 2 or 3 editions missing in between. When collecting, people are in general constantly after the full deal and the value of national geographic magazine collection in whole could be worth tens of thousands of dollars. The secret to national geographic s maps is an 80year old font smithsonian of interest whether youre a collector or not. The only issue of national geographic you should ever try to sell on ebay so collectible that they are nearly worthle ss. Though its true most magazines are worth very little, its also true that even lowvalue magazines can add up. Sep 06, 2008 try the national geographic collectors corner. We recycle them to third world countries, or at the very worst, use a high tech recycling company that chips hardboard books and results in 99% paper production out of recycled. Folks buy the ads to frame them or to collect them. National geographic magazines are fun periodicals full of interesting information, vivid pictures and facts about various topics. But, national geographic society creator is also laidback.
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