What are the most valuable National Geographic magazines?
PRICING & COLLECTING INFO: The earliest issues of National Geographic are the most valuable, especially the first volume, which ocnsisted of only 4 issues. 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.
Are old National Geographics worth anything?
Hyman is often asked whether old National Geographic magazines have any value. His short answer is, “The early issues certainly do.” National Geographic dealers will pay at least $200 for issues published before 1905.
Who buys National Geographic?
21st Century Fox
Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox buys National Geographic media. 21st Century Fox will purchase National Geographic’s media properties, including its iconic magazine, in a $725 million deal to create a new venture between the two companies.
Which is Life magazines are the most valuable?
The May 1, 1939 issue with Joe DiMaggio on the cover is also quite valuable. Life magazines with sports stars on the cover tend to be among the most valuable issues. The Joe DiMaggio 1939 issue typically sells for around $150 as of 2014. The June 25, 1956 Mickey Mantle cover can fetch up to $100.
What’s the average value of an old magazine?
Some are worth thousands. See what yours are worth More realistically, any magazines you have are likely to grade somewhere between 2.0 (good) and 6.0 (fine), with the average magazine grading around 4.0 (very good) and 5.0 (very good/fine).
What’s the value of a 1961 Life magazine?
Presumably this antique magazine would command a good price on eBay – but it’s worth only $9.99. On the other hand, the April 1961 edition of “Life” magazine with Elizabeth Taylor on the cover sells for $33. Factors like content and condition make all the difference.
What’s the highest price ever paid for a magazine?
To-date, that stands as the highest price ever paid for a magazine – but that doesn’t make it the most valuable magazine in the world. In 2010, another copy of that same issue fetched a $445,000 bid, but the bid didn’t meet the reserve and the sale did not take place.