For example, as of 2014, the january 1902 issue of national geographic is valued at. A guide to selling national geographic magazines revised. According to xyz collectibles, there are many old national geographic magazines that are worth money. Get a national geographic digital magazine subscription today and experience the same highquali. National geographic magazine was first published in 1888, and by 1940 over a million copies of each magazine were printed each year, making the magazines printed before 1920 the most valuable. Great deals on national geographic magazines 19401979. The largest selection of archived national geographic magazines on the internet with contents listed for each individual issue. We have national geographic back issues starting in 1915 at very reasonable prices. Back issue price guide national geographic magazine. What can i do with my national geographic magazine collection. The only issue of national geographic you should ever try to. The most valuable national geographic issues would include pretty much all the issue prior to the year 1907.
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Just a reader, not a collector of national geographic magazine. The limited availability of printed magazines will make hard copies more valuable as the demand outpaces the supply for the back issues. Even so, the magazine is more than affordable as secondhand copies retail from as low as one dollar to 15 us dollars for some earlier issues. To better determine the value of your collection, please contact a collector in your area. Magazine back issues stands behind the quality of our issues. National geographic 1970s back issues of magazines. National geographic magazine was first published in. The secret to national geographic s maps is an 80yearold font smithsonian of interest whether youre a collector or not. It seems that issues with maps still in them are considered complete, and complete consecutive runs are prized. National geographic magazine issues 1929 and earlier issues 1930 to present school bulletin traveler magazine national geographic world adventure magazine mapssupplements books. According to national geographic s website, the magazine has been inspiring the world since 1888. For decades, libraries kept printed editions of national geographic on the shelves, which limited reader access and put the magazines at risk for loss or damage. No one wants to buy them and i dont want to throw them away sat 25 feb 2017 02.
After it has been looked at once it is worth about 25 cents on the resale. Compile a list of your issues and the condition of each one. His short answer is, the early issues certainly do. After it has been looked at once it is worth about 25 cents on the resale market. The more popular the content or the person on the cover, the more the magazine s value will increase. Feb 25, 2017 what can i do with my national geographic magazine collection. How to sell national geographic magazines pen and the pad. Early issues 1800s are becoming quite scarce and pricey, since there are comparably few around. Most people collected them and moved them from house to house. Dt magazine explains that the magazine only started monthly circulation in 1896 and, in the years before then, only nine issues were published. What to do with several dozen old national geographics. Historic dates or special issues may be priced higher.
What national geographic issues are the most valuable. National geographic magazine downtown magazine back. We guarantee that you will love your back issue order and be 100% satisfied with your purchase. Buying and selling back issues of popular magazines can be a profitable hobby. How to find the collectors value on national geographic. National geographic sells uncirculated back issues, so used back issues are very nearly worthless unless theyre very old prior to, say, 1900 or so. National geographic magazine back issues national geographic is one of the oldest and most prestigious monthly magazines still in print. National geographic is one of the more popular magazines in the united states and canada, so values are somewhat lower than one might expect, especially for issues prior to the 1940s. The earliest issues of national geographic are the most valuable, especially the first volume, which ocnsisted of only 4 issues. National geographic magazine back issues 1918 january. We are updating our listings and have many issues from the 1950s through 2000s that are not yet listed below.
So where does the interested collector begin to look for geographic items. A guide to selling national geographic magazines this ebay guide provides some interesting statistics and tips. The rarer national geographic magazines may be sold to a dealer or online after consultation with an expert for current pricing information. They have little if any value these days because of so many years, that publication stood alone for its photography and writing. A comprehensive national geographic magazine collectors guide.
As reading magazines online becomes more popular, fewer print copies will be produced. Im a lifelong and devoted reader of national geographic. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including nature, science, technology and. Separate all damaged, moldy or torn issues from the quality ones. Collectors will pay for those older coke ads, especially the ones depicting santa claus in an endearing pose. First published by the national geogrphic society in 1888, national geographic magazine is a staple of american culture, and has been circulated on a monthly basis continually since 1896. A more subjective reason for its scarcity comes with an understanding of what happened back in the early 1960s when the ngs reprinted the first 20 years of the national geographic. National geographic magazines 19401979 for sale ebay. This is not a reproduction, not just the cover, but the originally issued magazine. National geographic history magazine digital back issues. While some wear is expected, an old national geographic magazine must not be torn, scuffed, water marked or otherwise damaged to be. Many back issues can also be purchased online or through our single copy sales office. If you do not see what you are looking for here, email us at.
We sell back issues, used magazines, past issues and old mags at competitive prices, most orders ship next business day. Perfect for collecting or to commemorate birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any gift giving occasion. Compared to the 10 million copies of todays issues. Whether you order 1 magazine or 100, your shipping is completely free. According to national geographics website, the magazine has been inspiring the world since 1888. Look over our list and see if we have what you want. National geographic is available from 1910 to 1969. Few people today have never seen the famous june 1985 cover of the national geographic magazine with the afghan girl. Great magazine, sure, but just too common to really have much value. National geographic has delivered incredible storytelling for years. Do national geographic magazines have value answers. Most people collected them and moved them from house to house along with the family silver, while throwing out nearly. Known for its lush photography, its wellwritten articles, and its iconic yellow border, national geographic magazine has enchanted and enthralled readers for more than 100 years. Are national geographic magazinesbooks worth anything.
We sell back issues, used magazines, past issues and old mags at competitive prices, we ship to most of the free world. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including nature, science, technology and photography. For starters, check the dealers directory for contacts who can help you locate those. 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. The rates below are for purchasing available national geographic back issues directly, and do not constitute an assessment of value for any issues that you may. The largest selection of archived national geographic magazines 19301939 on the internet with contents listed for each individual issue. The only issue of national geographic you should ever try.
How to know if a magazine could be a valuable collectible. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Most people collected them and moved them from house to house along with the family silver, while throwing out nearly all other magazines. The rates below are for purchasing available national geographic back issues directly. When considering the sale of a collection or looking for information about the worth of a personal collection, valuing the magazines. Every page of this vast knowledge base is now faithfully reproduced and easily searchable in national geographic magazine archive, 18881994.
National geographic magazine 1954, january to december. What can i do with my national geographic magazine. Click here to view national geographic s privacy statement. Due to personal preferences, it would be difficult to compile a list of top 100 national geographic issues, but the aforementioned issues would certainly feature on it. However, the oldest magazine is not worth any money if it is not in good condition. Ive had a terrible time trying to locate certain issues. The worth of a magazine is not determined by date alone, although typically, the older the magazine, the higher its value. The rates below are for purchasing available national geographic back issues directly, and do not constitute an assessment of value for any issues that you may have. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or ideas about how we can improve your shopping experience. If you are a current subscriber of national geographic magazine, you have access to the full national geographic online archive allowing you to see all articles dating back to 1888.