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This is a letter from Paul Tylor to collectors announcing a National Geographic Society archival sale.... 8 ½" x 11". Faced with declining membership and increased costs, the Society decided to let collectors become the guardians of excess materials that were found hard to store and protect. One of the books I received from this sale was damaged by rodents.  The list of items sold is shown below.

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The Society sought the help of Roger Nathan (collector and collectibles author) to establish fair market value for the items.  Naturally there were critics among certain dealers for "flooding the market" with reasonably priced items most of which were in uncirculated condition.  Most collectors embraced the opportunity.

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In fact, the quantity of items in mostly fine condition had a tendency to effect prices which has continued all these years.   

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For the dedicated collector, this represented an opportunity to expand, improve, or complete certain categories.  Many categories were included in the sale, but there were no magazines or maps for sale.

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The number of categories represented made this a unique opportunity with little advance notice for planning.  I'm sure most participants wished they had bought more.  There was no indication if there would be subsequent sales.

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This is a letter of notice about a delay in shipment of archive materials until the week of Sept. 13.  8 ½" x 11".

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This is a letter of notice about the shipment of the archive materials to be done by Sept. 28.  8 ½" x 11".

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1993

This is a Program for the Chairman's Award Presentation Ceremony and Reception.

7" x 7" folded.

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This is a Notice of elimination of  the 6 mo. magazine indexes in favor of annual indexes at $3.00 each.   6" x 3 ½"

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This is an invoice for catalog items with an ornament offered gratis. 8 ½" x 6 ¾"

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This is a letter of thank you for suggestions about additional index entries.  8 ½" x 11".

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On Tour... Autumn 1993-Spring 1994  This is the first such publication I received which is designed to promote National Geographic Society organized travel.  10" x 7".  35 pages.

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On Tour... Spring-Fall 1994 (copyright 1993) 10" x 7".  31 pages.

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National Geographic Society Report of Programs - 1992... dated Sept. 29, 1993... (see the letter below). 11" x 8 ½".

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This is a Grosvenor Letter about programs and encouraging member correspondence on ideas for the future.  8 ½" x 11".

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Grosvenor Letter, cont'd

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Paul Tylor sent this Christmas Card and ornament that has artistic renditions of the original Hubbard Memorial Hall. 7" x 5" folded.

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This is a Christmas Ornament from a National Geographic Society order... 4 ¼" x 5" including card back.

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This is a Christmas Card from the Simpkins... 7 ½" x 5 ½" folded.

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This is an invoice for catalog items.

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On Tour... Winter-Spring 1995 (copyright 1994) 10" x 7". 72 pages.

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On Tour... Summer-Fall 1995 (copyright 1994) 11" x 7". 74 pages.

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This is a SE Asia Tour Brochure... 4 pages folded... 8 ½" x 11".

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This is a SE Asia Tour Letter (front) and reservation form (reverse) 8 ½" x 11".

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This is a Report of Programs for 1993-94 from Grosvenor.  11" x 8 ½".  

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1995

Connections Vol. #1. Fall 1995. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... and it's insert (right)... 4" x 6".

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

Connections Pubs have left my collection.

This is a Booklet detailing participation in the Grosvenor Council... It is a quality layout with project photos. 5" x 7". 20 pages 

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This is a Grosvenor Council Enrollment Form...$1000 annual dues level... 5" x 7" folded 4 pages.

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This is a Grosvenor Council Forum Enrollment Form...$2500 annual dues level... 5" x 7" folded 4 pages.

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This is a Grosvenor Council Forum Roundtable Enrollment Form...$5000 annual dues level... 5" x 7" folded 4 pages.

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This is an invitation to attend member events offered with an early application to the Council. 5" x 5" folded 4 pages.

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This is a letter from Grosvenor explaining the creation of the Council and benefits of participation.... 5" x 7" folded double sided.

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This is the mailer, return envelope, and the logo of the Council.  

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This is a reminder card for participation in the Grosvenor Council to be in time for another event.... 4 x 5 ½" four pages folded shown here in composite.

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Journeys Abroad for 1996 (copyright 1995). 8" x 10 ¾"  32 pages.

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Journeys Abroad for 1996 (copyright 1995). 8" x 10 ¾"  (Small differences from above).  32 pages.

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Journeys Abroad for 1996 (copyright 1995). 8" x 10 ¾"  (Journeys differ from above). 32 pages.

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On Tour... British Tour 1995... 10" x 7". This came in envelope with letter and reservation form for this individually promoted tour.  8 pages.

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On Tour... Mediterranean Shores Tour 1995... 10" x 7". This came as a bulk rate mailing...it was an individually promoted tour.  10 pages accordion fold.

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On Tour... Russian Waters Tour 1995... 11" x 6". This came as a bulk rate mailing... and was an individually promoted tour.  10 pages accordion fold.

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On Tour... Baltic Sea Countries Tour 1995... 11" x 7". This came as a bulk rate mailing...  and was an individually promoted tour.  10 pages accordion fold.

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On Tour... French Provence Tour 1995... 11" x 6". This came as a bulk rate mailing...  and was an individually promoted tour.  10 pages accordion fold.

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On Tour... Hudson River Tour 1995... 11" x 6". Came as a bulk rate mailing... and was an individually promoted tour.  10 pages accordion fold.

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On Tour... Alaskan Costal Tour 1995... 11" x 7". This came in envelope with a letter and reservation form for this individually promoted tour.  8 pages.

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1996

Connections Vol. #2. Mar. 1996. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... and it's insert (right)... 5" x  8 ½".

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1996

Connections Vol. #3. July 1996. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... and it's insert (right)... 5" x  8 ½"  folded. (shown here composite)

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1996

Connections Vol. #4. Oct. 1996. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... and it's insert (right)... 5" x  8 ½"  

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1996

This is an invoice for Catalog Products.  8 ½" x 6 ¾"

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1996

This is a Brochure for "Egypt with the Grosvenor Council".  5 ¾" x 11" accordion folded - 8 pages.

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1996

This is a letter from the Grosvenor Council Director with information about field experiences available for Council Member participation.  This is a promotional to join both the Council and the field experiences (below). 8 ½" x 11".

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1996

This is a Brochure for a trip to the Antarctica.  5 ¾" x 11" accordion folded - 10 pages.

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1996

This is a letter of inquiry for updated information required to maintain ones collector/dealer status with the National Geographic Society.

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1996

This is a broadside announcing the National Geographic Society online presence. A VERY HISTORIC MARK IN SOCIETY HISTORY! Included online were a subscriber/collector/dealer Bulletin Board, search capability, online store, and events information to list some of the content. Shown overlay is a website card.  (text continued below).

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1996

This is the Broadside (above) continued.

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1996

This is a letter of introduction to the online Collectors and Dealers page within the new National Geographic Site. Included is a request for  updated information to appear in the collector/dealer section of the National Geographic Society site.  8 ½" x 11" (2 pages are shown in partial composite).

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1996

This is a Fall 1996 Brochure Soliciting Planned Giving using Charitable Tax Strategies.  8 ½" x 11". This came folded in an envelope with a Letter, Return Card and Envelope for it.

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1996

This is a Fall 1996 Letter Soliciting Planned Giving using  Charitable Tax Strategies.  8 ½" x 11". This came folded in an envelope with a Return Card (see the composite insert) and the envelope for it.

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1996

On Tour... Member Travels for 1997 (copyright 1996) 11" x 7". 48 pages.

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1996

This is a receipt for items from the National Geographic Society Store (1996 visit).

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1997 - July

This is a mailing label and business card from Sarah Clark that were included with the delivery of a Beta Copy of the CD Rom project.  I received this for evaluation in preparation for the video interview I was recruited to do with Stan Bunger, a Bay Area Video News Reporter. (see participant cards below). The Beta CD's I received are shown in Rare and Misc. section. 

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1997

These are business cards from visitors and participants in the Video Shoot for promotion of the CD ROM set.  The National Geographic Society Sr. Vice President was interview by Stan Bunger, and the Mindscape PR Director escorted Mr. Lux from the airport.  The video was aired on a local station (and possibly others) and I received a copy.  

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1997 Aug.

This is a letter of explanation of the terms and conditions for the magazine and maps archive sale. Subsequently, an 800# detailed the items to be included.  Many collectors and dealers requested detailed information for planning their purchases.  Early organization was chaotic, but the results were very satisfactory.

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1997 - Aug. ARCHIVE SALE

This is a list of magazines with and without maps that I purchased.... 2 pages 8 ½" x 11". The total years involved in the sale were from 1889 - 1914.   I concentrated on issues with maps as they seemed most reasonably priced. The National Geographic Society apparently did the inventory and pricing "in-house" and the issues were always reasonably priced even if the grading was slightly off.  Participants had to call an 800# and only one customer at a time was served (first come, first served).  Unlike the first sale, satisfaction was guaranteed.  I had one issue delivered without it's map, and they still had a VG with map to send for replacement.

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1997

These are E-mail copies from various comments received in response to my inquiry about a CD ROM single CD Demo offer. 

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1997

Invoice for purchase of 4 sets of the CD ROM.

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1997

Connections Vol. #5. Feb. 1997. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... and it's insert (right)... 5" x  8 ½"  

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1997

Connections Vol. #6. May 1997. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... it's insert... 5" x  8 ½",  is the same format as Vol.I #5 above . 

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1997

Connections Vol. #7. Oct. 1997. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... it's insert... 5" x  8 ½",  is the same format as Vol.I #5 above . 

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1997

Journeys Abroad for 1997 (copyright 1997). 8" x 10 ¾"  (Journeys differ from the above 1996 version). 32 pages.

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1997

On Tour... Member Travels for 1997 (copyright 1997) 11" x 7". 40 pages.

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1997

On Tour... Member Travels for 1997 - 1998 (copyright 1997) 11" x 7". 32 pages.

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1997

This is an back issues price list from the National Geographic Society.

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1997

This is a Mailing Label for return of the third "Big Cats" CD that I received with a damaged box.

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1998

This is a letter and return card concerning donation to help further research, exploration, and education. 8 ½" x 11". A copy of Stanfield's "Eye of the Beholder" was offered for a donation of $250 or more.

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Connections Vol. #8. Feb. 1998. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... it's insert... 5" x  8 ½",  is the same format as Vol.I #5 above . 

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1998

Connections Vol. #9. June 1998. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... and it's insert (right)... 5" x  8 ½"  folded 

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1998

Connections Vol. #10. June 1998. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... and it's insert (right)... 5" x  8 ½"  folded 

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1999

This is a mailing about trips for Grosvenor Council Members on National Geographic Society field expeditions... 8 ½" x 14".... folded in quarters to fit the envelope.  This side has information on Africa, Antarctica, and Maui expeditions.

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1999

The trips for Grosvenor Council Members (reverse), shows a submersible adventure off British Columbia, Chilean Lakes, and Ancient Egypt.

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1999

This is a letter concerning trips for Grosvenor Council Members. 8 ½" x 11".... It was included with the above.

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1999

This is a letter and return card concerning donation to help further research, exploration, and education. 8 ½" x 11"...  A copy of "100 yrs. of Adventure and Discovery" was offered for a donation of $250 or more.

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1999

This is an on site hand out of promotion for the "5 story tall" National Geographic Society sponsored movies. These were showing at a Destination Cinema, Inc. owned facility at the visitors center of Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA.  The Castle is a State Historical Monument, and the Theatre is a modern high tech venture, with the National Geographic Society involved with providing the content... 11" x 2 ¾" (both sides shown).

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1999

This is a Pamphlet hand out at Hearst Castle, San Simeon, CA. It is a State Historical publication with the NGS Logo and information on the back....  8 page (accordion folded).... 4" x 9" folded.  

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1999

This is a Card hand out collected by a friend (along with the two above) at San Simeon, CA.... 2 sided 4" x 9".  There are several major Tourist sites in North America with such joint ventures between the National Geographic Society, the attractions,  and the theaters.  Visit the internet online> www.ngtheater.com) for others. 

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1999

Connections Vol. #11. Feb. 1999. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... it's insert... 5" x  8 ½",  is the same format as Vol.I #10 above . 

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1999

Connections Vol. #12. June 1999. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... it's insert... 5" x  8 ½",  is the same format as Vol.I #10 above . 

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

1999

Connections Vol. #13. Oct. 1999. "News about Donors and Programs they Support"... 17" x 11"... it's insert... 5" x  8 ½",  is the same format as Vol.I #10 above . 

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..... All Connections publications have left my collection.

National Geographic Expeditions for April - Dec. 2000...  8 ½" x 11"..... 75 pages. Included is a 13 Day excursion to Peru and Machu Picchu that costs $4750 per person (double occupancy) plus $668 airfare from Miami to Lima and return.  Add $895 for a single room. Flights in Peru are included.

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