Which National Geographic magazines are the most valuable?
The first thing to know is that the most valuable issues of National Geographic are generally those published before 1907. This is because very few issues were published back in the day – around 10,000 copies of each compared to the approximately 10 million copies of every magazine published today!
Hyman is often asked whether old National Geographic magazines have any value. His short answer is, "The early issues certainly do." Find the terra-cotta colored number 1 or others from the 1880s and you'll put $4,000 or more in your pocket. Later, but still very old, "red-cover" issues also have substantial value.
Check out the "Collector's Corner" and "Collector's Forum" on the "National Geographic" website. The Collector's Corner lists dealers who might be interested in your magazines. You can also indicate in the Collector's Forum the issues you're selling.
What can I do with my old National Geographic magazines? You might check with nearby nursing and retirement homes, prisons, hospitals, or schools to see if they would welcome your donation.
"National Geographic" magazines can be fun to look at, with articles about exotic locations and unique people and creatures. While the first issue will generally fetch upwards of $4000, the usual range is from $7-9,000, with a very few sales over the $10,000 mark.
| MAGAZINE | ESTIMATED VALUE/PRICE |
|---|---|
| Beeton's Christmas Annual 1887 (Sherlock Holmes) | Up to $156,000 |
| Sports Illustrated V1 #4 (1954) Mint Condition | Up to $13,300 |
| Monster Parade #1 Mint Condition | Up to $4,610 |
| Playboy V1 #1 (Marilyn Monroe) Good Condition | Up to $2,770 |
The magazine is currently published in 29 local editions around the world.
For collectors that want to preserve their yellow-bordered magazine collection, BCW bags, backing boards, and boxes are an ideal solution. While BCW offers supplies to protect traditionally-sized magazines, BCW's products sized for Silver Age comics books are perfect for National Geographic.
There are many local places you can check to see if they accept magazine donations, such as libraries, nursing homes, women and family shelters, hospitals, and homeless shelters.
"National Geographic" magazines can be fun to look at, with articles about exotic locations and unique people and creatures. While the first issue will generally fetch upwards of $4000, the usual range is from $7-9,000, with a very few sales over the $10,000 mark.
What year was National Geographic first published?
The first issue of National Geographic in 1888 contained no photographs and cost 50 cents.
On January 13, 1888, the National Geographic Society was founded.
