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📚 1975 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC – COMPLETE YEAR SET (12 ISSUES)
âś” Complete Year Verified
âś” Inserts & Maps Confirmed
âś” Not Picked Over
âś” Display-Ready Set
A complete 1975 run of National Geographic Magazine, including all 12 monthly issues (January–December) from Volumes 147 & 148. This set includes multiple original maps and inserts along with a vintage storage case for display and organization.
📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Full 12-issue set (Jan–Dec 1975)
• Vol. 147 (Jan–Jun) & Vol. 148 (Jul–Dec)
• Multiple original fold-out maps and Close-Up U.S.A. inserts
• Vintage slipcase/storage case included
🗺️ MAPS / INSERTS INCLUDED
• Close-Up: U.S.A. – Maine & Canadian Maritimes (March)
• Close-Up: U.S.A. – New England (July)
• Close-Up: U.S.A. – Southeast (October)
• “The Physical World” map (November)
• Additional inserts and maps included throughout the set
All inserts shown are included and accounted for. This set has been checked and is not picked over.
đź“– ISSUE-BY-ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS
January 1975: Exploration and global culture features, classic travel photography
February 1975: Wildlife and environmental storytelling with strong visual imagery
March 1975: Northern U.S. and maritime regions; includes regional Close-Up map
April 1975: Cultural and international life coverage with documentary photography
May 1975: Latin America and geographic exploration themes
June 1975: European and historical features with rich visuals
July 1975: New England region focus; includes Close-Up U.S.A. map
August 1975: Science and global travel coverage
September 1975: Ocean life and underwater exploration themes
October 1975: Southeastern U.S. focus; includes Close-Up map
November 1975: Includes “The Physical World” fold-out map; global geography focus
December 1975: Archaeology and ancient civilizations (Maya feature cover)
📌 CONDITION
• Clean vintage set overall
• Light edge and spine wear consistent with age
• Some minor spine stress and handling wear visible
• Slipcase shows normal storage wear
Please review photos for exact condition.
📦 SLIPCASE NOTE
Includes a vintage slipcase manufactured with permission from the National Geographic Society. Not guaranteed to be original issue packaging, but period-correct and ideal for storage/display.
🎯 WHY THIS SET STANDS OUT
• Complete 12-issue year set
• Multiple original maps and inserts included
• Strong visual covers (wildlife, volcano, cultural imagery)
• Display-ready with storage case
• Excellent for collectors, decor, or birth-year gifting
đźšš SHIPPING
Securely packed with care to protect magazines and inserts during transit.
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