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1977 Special
Publications book reservations change card... 3 ¼" x 7 ¼"... This
came with a book invoice and the back side has Special Publications Books listed with the
opportunity to add to, or substitute for, the automatic send that is the next one
scheduled to be sent. (in this case, "Railroads")
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1978
Promotional to join Subscription to the National
Audubon Society Floro and Fauna of the World first day Cover collection. Two
sided 3 1/4" x 10' insert found in a May 1978 Magazine. Joint
NGS and Audubon Society endeavor. Both Sides shown.
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1979 Promotional for the
Book "Wild Animals of North America"... Both front and back are shown of
this poster sized brochure. 5 ½" x 8 ¾" folded. This piece is the
"star" in a complete promotional mailing (see below)
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1979 Letters of
Promotional for the Book "Wild Animals of North America"... All of these
pieces are double sided and a composite is shown here. The package, including the
envelope as mailed has the tear off missing (presumably send back in the return
envelope). This was part of the materials from the Van Vranken family ephemera.
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1979 Promotional for
1979/80 Series Special Publications ... 7 ¼" x 3 ¼" folded... This series
books were $5.75 + ship and handling each.
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1981 World Atlas, 5th
Edition Promotional Package.... The National Geographic Society sent this one to the
late John Magdaleno, a San Francisco collector. I got it from his estate along with
magazines and maps he had not gotten sold before he died. Poster sized promotional... 5
½" x 8 ¾" folded. (see below for contents).
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1981 World Atlas, 5th
Edition Promotional Package.... This mailing includes a letter, reservation card,
members and reviewers notes along with the above all in the original mailing envelope.
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1981 Promotional Package
for the 1947-1976 National Geographic Society Index.... The package includes this mini
poster ... 5 ½" x 8 ¾" folded, as well as the pictured items in the next two
groups.
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1981 Promotional Package
for the 1947-1976 NGS Index.... This is the inside of the above brochure.
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1981 Promotional Package
for the 1947-1976 NGS Index.... This is the letter, response card, and the 1981
supplement info all with the original mailing envelope. From the Van Vranken Estate.
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1981 Promotional Card for
the Book "Lost Empires".... This card was included with the book to suggest
a gift of the book to a friend. 3 ½" x 7 ¼"
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1981 Promotional for the
Book "China".... This is a poster sized brochure. 5 ½" x 8 ¾"
folded. It came with the double sided map/letter below.
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1981 Promotional for the
Book "China".... This is a simple map with letter and reader comments on the
reverse. 8 ½" x 5 ½" folded.
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1983 Promotional Package
for the 1947-1983 NGS Index... This mini poster sized brochure is shown with the front
and back side by side... 5 ½" x 8 ¾" folded.
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1983 Promotional Package
for the 1947-1983 NGS Index... This shows the rest of the package included with the
above. Shown are a letter, response card, and the original envelope as mailed to Mr.
Van Vranken.
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1983 Promotional for 20th
Series Special Publications... This reservation card is 4" x 9" with a
detachable return section and a "keep for records" portion.
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1985 Promotional for the
Book "Discovering Britian and Ireland".... This is a poster sized brochure.
5 ½" x 8 ¾" folded. (shown is the front and back).
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1985 Promotional for the
Book "The Adventure of Archaeology".... This is a poster sized brochure. 5
½" x 8 ¾" folded. (shown is the front and back).
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1985 Promotional for the
Book "The Incredible Machine".... This is a poster sized brochure. 5
½" x 8 ¾" folded. (shown is the front and back).
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1985 Promotional for the
Book "The Incredible Machine".... This shows an inclusion that came with
those above and below.
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1985 Promotional for the
Book "The Incredible Machine".... This shows the rest of the package
included with the above. Shown are the letter, response card, an insert, and the
original envelope as mailed in 1992 (the brochure is copyright 1985).
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1988 Promotional for the
Book "Historical Atlas of the United States".... This is a poster sized
brochure. 5 ½" x 8 ¾" folded. (shown is the front and back).
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1988 Promotional for the
Book "Historical Atlas of the United States".... This shows some of the
package included with the above. There is a letter, response card, an insert, and
the original envelope as mailed in 1993 (the brochure is copyright 1988).
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1988 Promotional for the
Book "Historical Atlas of the United States".... This shows some of the
package included with the above. It details the products included with the Deluxe
boxed version.
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1988 Promotional for the
Book "Historical Atlas of the United States".... This shows the balance of
the package included with the above.
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1989 Promotional Package
for the 25th Anniversary Editions (Series) of Special Publications Books.... This
shows the Registry Book that was displayed at Headquarters with the names of all
subscribers to Special Publication Books at that time. (It was there, I saw it).
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1989 Promotional Package
for the 25th Anniversary Editions (Series) of Special Publications Books.... This
shows the balance of the package included with the above.
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1990 Promotional Package
for the 6th Edition Atlas of the World.... This is a collage of the order card and
poster sized brochure. 5 ½" x 8 ¾" folded.
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1990 Promotional Package
for the 6th Edition Atlas of the World.... This is a collage of the letter, and
inserts that came with the above.
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1990 Promotional Package
for the Little Learners Library.... This is collage shows the small poster type
brochure and an insert. 5 ½" x 7" folded.
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1990 Promotional Package
for the Little Learners Library.... This collage shows the letter, and an insert with
information for the parents of a preschooler.
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1990 Promotional Package
for the 1991 Calendars.... This collage shows the order form and a pamphlet which is
3 ½" x 8 ¼"... a 4 section double sided fold out.
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1990 Promotional Package
for the 1991 Calendars.... This collage shows the letter, an insert, and a
complementary wallet calendar.
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1990 Promotional for the
Book "National Geographic Guide to National Parks".... This is a poster
sized brochure. 5 ½" x 7 ½" folded. (shown is front and back). Package (see
below) makes available a book video combination.
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1990 Promotional for the
Book "National Geographic Guide to National Parks".... This collage shows
the letter and an insert showing the book video combination.
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1990 Promotional for the
Game "On Assignment".... This collage shows the mini poster size brochure
and mailer envelope. (The front and back of the brochure is shown...5 ½" x 6
½" folded.)
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1990 Promotional for the
Game "On Assignment".... This collage shows the letter and inserts.
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1990 Promotional for the
Book "Our World".... This is a poster sized brochure...... 5 ½"
x 8 ¾" folded. (shown is the front and back).
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1990 Promotional for the
Book "Our World".... This collage shows the inserts.
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1990 Promotional for the
Book "Our World".... This collage shows the letter and an insert.
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1990 Promotional for the
Children's Action Books... This is a poster sized brochure. 5 ½" x 8 ¾"
folded. (other contents below)
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1990 Promotional for the
Children's Action Books... This collage shows the letter and order card included with
the brochure above.
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1990 Promotional for the
Children's Action Books... This collage shows some inserts designed so that the fun
can start quickly.
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1990 Promotional for the
Research and Exploration Periodical... This shows the trifold laid out... 8 ½" x
11" unfolded. It came in business envelope with an order card, return envelope, and
letter.
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1990 Promotional for the
Research and Exploration Periodical... This is the remainder of the mailing (above)...
a letter and order blank.
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1990 Promotional for
magazine slipcovers.... This collage shows the letter and insert order card.
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1990 Promotional for the
Book "Soviet Union Today".... This is a poster sized brochure... 5 ½"
x 8 ¾" folded. (shown is front and back). This was mailed in a hand addressed
envelope by Karen Sage to show me the newest book on the National Geographic Society book
list.
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1990 Promotional for the
Special Publications books.... This came in a book invoice and showed the $8.95 books
available.
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1990 Promotional for the
Books for Young Explorers.... This is a poster sized brochure.... 5 ½" x 8
¾" folded. (shown is the front and the mailback card).
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1990 Promotional for the
Books for Young Explorers.... This is letter and an insert that came with the brochure
above.
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