1909 - 2008 National Geographic Magazines, Complete Set Meticulously collected set; superb condition; v. rare Start Price USD 4,500.00 Current Price USD 4,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 6,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 14, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania See more about '1909 - 2008 National Geographic Magazines, Complete Set' Description marcademus Store 1909 - 2008 National Geographic Magazines, Complete Set 99  Years of National Geographic Magazine Complete Set, Superb Cond.What it is:This is a complete collection of National Geographic Magazines from January 1909 to the present (Aug. '08). Provenance:This collection was a 20 year labor of love for the collector. Condition: The collector was meticulous about storage and care: he kept acid-free paper between issues; the issues were stacked on top of each other, not set on end (to protect the spines); they were kept in a glass-enclosed case in a non-smoking, air-conditioned home. It is in absolutely remarkable condition with the following exceptions: the covers on the 1/'09-12/'10 were removed. Dates were written on the edges of the spine for some editions from 1/'11-2/'15 (see link below to online photo album); in the course of taking photographs for the online photo album (again see below), I accidentally ripped off the cover, along the spine, for the 5/'51 edition (it could be taped backed on or repaired); Extra:There are also some National Geographic slip cases for select years.Web site of pictures:To see more photographs, click on the link below.http://picasaweb.google.com/markstein/NationalGeographicMagazines#TERMSShipping:Local pick-up only.Payment: I accept paypal, personal check, or money order. If paying with a check or money order, payment must clear before release of the magazines.Returns:If the high bidder decides, after inspection, not to complete the sale, I will leave negative feedback unless the listing and other ebay fees are paid by the high bidder.Questions:Please write with questions. I'll do my best to answer them.Good luck, and thanks for looking! Place a Bid!