Sources & evidence
We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.
- Comparables
- 10
- Auction sources
- 9
- Records with images
- 3
- Coverage
- 2017-2026
Market Examples
Comparable market evidence
Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Aug 11, 2021
£100
National Geographic Magazine (publishers). Northern and Southern Hemispheres, 1943
National Geographic Magazine-published color lithographic maps from 1943 and 1949, sold as map ephemera rather than a single magazine issue.
View saleEternity Gallery
Jan 31, 2026
$10
Journey into China Hardcover - January 1, 1984 by National Geographic Society
View saleThe Bidder
Aug 13, 2017
$50
Lot of Ost und West monthlies, edited by Winz Leo, including bounded book of 12 magazines from 1905, and a November magazine from 1910.
Lot of Ost und West monthlies, edited by Winz Leo, including bounded book of 12 magazines from 1905, and a November magazine from 1910. Ost und West was a Zionist periodical for Jewish culture and wisdom. It was published in Berlin during [redacted phone]. The periodical's manifesto was articulated by Martin Buber, who advocated an outlook on Judaism as a culture, not only a religion, claiming ...
View saleDejaVu Estate Sales & Auctions
Sep 8, 2025
$10
COLLECTION OF 7 SPECIAL EDITION MAGAZINES
Collection of seven special edition magazines in very good pre-owned condition, used only as broad magazine-lot context.
View saleR & R Auction INC
Jun 22, 2025
$15
Early 1940s National Geographic Magazines
View saleR & R Auction INC
Apr 27, 2025
$10
Early 1940s National Geographic Magazines
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R & R Auction INC
Jun 22, 2025
$15
Early 1940s National Geographic Magazines
View saleR & R Auction INC
Apr 27, 2025
$10
Early 1940s National Geographic Magazines
View saleDynasty
Jan 29, 2024
$120
Early and rare issue of National Geographic, dedicated entirely to Eretz Israel and the grand figures of the Yishuv. Washington, 1927
View saleAether Auctions
Jun 27, 2020
$15
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINES AND PRESSED BOARD BOOKSHELF
Identification
Key object facts
- Item Type
- magazine
- Category
- ephemera / periodical
- Maker
- National Geographic Society
- Style
- editorial photography
- Material
- paper
- Technique
- offset lithography
- Origin
- Washington, D.C.
- Era
- 1990-1990
- Motifs
- cowboy, Western attire, couple portrait, Texas, Austin, National Geographic yellow border
Recognition Recognition signals
- Key identification signals include maker National Geographic Society, form magazine, material paper, origin Washington, D.C..
- A June 1990 National Geographic magazine issue featuring a cover story titled "Austin" with the subtitle "Deep in the Heart of Texans," showing a smiling couple posed in Western attire against the magazine’s classic yellow-bordered cover design.
- This guide is currently supported by 7 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
- Condition and completeness are material for magazine.
- Maker attribution matters because authenticated National Geographic Society examples usually trade differently from unmarked lookalikes.
- Paper examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
- The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $15.
- Correct maker attribution is important because verified National Geographic Society examples usually trade differently from unattributed magazine listings.
- editorial photography style cues help separate this group from broader magazine listings that often dilute market comps.
- Paper condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
Evidence
How this guide was assembled
- This worth guide is based on 3 supporting screener sessions clustered into the same topic.
- Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $5 to $40.
- Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently developing evidence.
- Comparable evidence is drawn from 9 auction sources in the selected evidence set.
Coverage
Source coverage and evidence quality
- The current cluster is supported by 3 screener sessions that normalized into the same worth topic.
- The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 7 comparable market records.
- Selected comparables span 9 distinct auction sources.
- Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2017-2026.
Questions
Frequently searched questions
What is a National Geographic Society magazine?
This page is a market guide for identifying a National Geographic Society magazine and understanding the main factors that influence collector demand and price.
What affects the value of a magazine?
Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.
What is the typical market range for National Geographic Society magazine?
Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $5 to $40, depending on condition and attribution.
National Geographic June 1990 Austin?
This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "National Geographic June 1990 Austin" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.
How much is National Geographic Society magazine worth?
Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the magazine topic closely enough for public reference.
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