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0000Vestron.jpg (85698 bytes) 1986 Vestron                                     Go Down To Video Ephemera

Movie titles had been produced for more than a decade for TV and educational use when the first titles were released for home or other use. These were for VCR players and done in conjunction with Vestron Video.  This title is one of the first in 1986.  The Vestron boxes (all but one that I have found) had the Collector's Edition circle on them.  Releases were both Beta and then VHS.  A concerted effort was made to sell direct, sell for rentals, and move a volume of these titles. (see posters below).

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 Video releases have content date, and release (box copyright) date.

1986Vestron.jpg (109320 bytes) 1986

A Vestron list of NG Video Releases for 1986. This is the front & back of the 3 1/2" x 6" card (shown side by side) that was found in an original 1986 Vestron Movie "Gorilla" (4th Video Title produced). 

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1986

This is the Vestron release of "Gorilla" (4th Video title produced)... this example is so early that it has brown cartridge door, and the orig. Vestron inventory sticker designating "NAT/GEO 4".

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1986VestronA.jpg (47045 bytes)

1987Vestron.jpg (344280 bytes) 1987

A Vestron advertising display.  This one has been cut and pasted, but is included for it's historic information.

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1987Video.jpg (227406 bytes) 1987

A Video insert...accordion fold that measures 5 ¼" x 22 ¼" unfolded (shown here in composite).

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1988VestronPoster.jpg (179281 bytes) 1988

A Video advertising display  (se the reverse side below)...part of retail rental shop mailing.

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1988VestronPosterA.jpg (447264 bytes) 1988

The Video advertising display (reverse side of above)...shows offers, display stands, and some new titles.

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0089NGNatParks.jpg (90772 bytes) 1989

This is one of a few special box presentations for book/video combinations...the book is the 1989 "National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United Stated".  Big title for a small book...(see book section).

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0090NGDiscover.jpg (55774 bytes) 1990

A special presentation box for a book/video combination....the book is the 1990 "Soviet Union Today" (see book section)

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0090NGSeasons.jpg (52740 bytes) 1990 

A special presentation box for the book/video combination....the book is the 1990 "Realms of the Sea" (see book section).  This video title also was presented separately in the traditional yellow box.

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0091ColumbiaGreatMoments.jpg (86671 bytes) 1991

This title (and unique box presentation) celebrate the over 25 years that the National Geographic Society had done Television Specials. On the back, it lists the 19 titles covered.  The most popular television specials were the ones that made it into tapes for release to the retail market.  In fact, Jane Goodall's "Among the Wild Chimpanzees" was covered in this video, but was the second TV special announced with the "red stripe" on a magazine cover (Dec. 1965).  The first was "Everest" on the Sept. 1965 issue and is not mentioned on this video box.

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0091NGAmazon.jpg (72675 bytes) 1991

This title is in the first year that the National Geographic Society produced videos for distribution on their own.  This did not end distribution by others, just the beginning of doing it themselves.

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1992ColumbiaTriStar.jpg (88283 bytes) 1992

This is an early title issued by Columbia Tri Star.  Note the small logo on the spine.  The rear of the box stated that the title was distributed exclusively by Columbia.

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1994NG30Years.jpg (112506 bytes) 1994

This release is to celebrate the 1995 Anniversary of  TV Specials (see 1991 25th anniversary video above) Everest is mentioned on this box.

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1994Sharks.jpg (59002 bytes) 1994 Video Classics Series

Re-issue of popular titles in this box format was begun in this year.  This title was distributed in the US and Canada by Warner Home Video.

rear logo is not on the next title (below)

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0095NGClassic.jpg (87519 bytes) 1995 Video Classics Series

This title deserves "Classic" status...the subject (Dian Fossey) was assassinated doing her pioneering work with Africa's mountain Gorillas.  This box lacks the Warner Bros. logo on the previous release (above).

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0096NGWorldsGreatPlaces.jpg (104526 bytes) 1996

This box format represents a series with 10 titles (see video list).  At least one of the titles was a re-release of previous content (Creatures of the Mangrove - Borneo Coast is the same as Creatures of the Mangrove...1988).

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NGS Video Catalogs & Ephemera

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199091Videos.jpg (139332 bytes) 1990/91

A List with catalog numbers

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1990VidsCard.jpg (24259 bytes) 1990

This is an address card included in a video for return to the distributor. (found inside a 1990 Video)

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1990VidsOffer.jpg (125337 bytes) 1990

A single mailing promo for videos

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1990VidsPackingList.jpg (89438 bytes) 1990

A Shipping Invoice for titles sent buy a PA. distributor.

Click on Pic to Enlarge ....  free with the first Video order I receive.

1990VidsTrains.jpg (161560 bytes) 1990

This Advertisement was on the back of the CTC Board Magazine for railroaders. This is a slick and spectacular 63 page magazine loaded with railroads around the country (mostly in B/W inside).  A great buy for the railroader.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1991ColumbVids.jpg (275539 bytes) 1991

This Columbia House Video Club brochure lists National Geographic Society titles available from them. (see CBS# on the Video List)

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1991EdVideos.jpg (117579 bytes) 1991

An Educational Videos catalog for the New York Schools. Quad fold... 8 pages total.  Inquire for contents.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1991VidsOffer.jpg (164749 bytes) 1991

A Video promotional mailing with typical video slipcover offer.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1991VidsOffer1.jpg (234964 bytes) 1991

A Video Club brochure...part of a mailing announcing $19.95 special new member price.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1991VidsOffer2.jpg (143228 bytes) 1991

An Insert from a video invoice announces "the complete video library" (at least what was available at the time).

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1991VidsOffer3.jpg (253070 bytes) 1991

An order blank from the above package showing catalog #'s in various groups. This information is helpful in determining Video release history.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1992VidsOffer1.jpg (221685 bytes) 1992

A Brochure similar to the 1991 Video Club (above) prompts the building of a video collection.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1992VidsOffer2.jpg (175684 bytes) 1992

A Videos promotional mailing with typical video slipcover offer.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

 

1993TVshirtCap.jpg (81873 bytes) 1993

An Insert (both sides shown) found in "Shark Encounters" video.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1993VidsCat.jpg (138176 bytes) 1993

A Video catalog included in one of two 1993 promotional mailing (see below).  Videos in this catalog are listed by subject groups.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $25

 

1993VidsOffer.jpg (112346 bytes) 1993

A letter included in the catalog/promotional mailing (above) with slip notice of tax to be included.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... Included with above

1993VidsOffer1.jpg (183143 bytes) 1993

A List of videos by group.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1993VidsOffer2.jpg (179272 bytes) 1993

These are the contents included in one of two 1993 promotional mailing (see above and below).

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1993VidsOffer3.jpg (107385 bytes) 1993

The contents included in one of two 1993 promotional mailing (see above and below).

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1993VidsOffer4.jpg (130606 bytes) 1993

The contents included in one of two 1993 promotional mailing (see above).

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

 

1994KidVids.jpg (77017 bytes) 1994

The front side of  a promotional for Kids Videos. It is two part 5" x 8" folded

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $5

1994KidVidsA.jpg (118328 bytes) 1994

The reverse side of the promotional (above)

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1994KidVidsB.jpg (127831 bytes) 1994

A Brochure from a Kids Video mailing. (see below)

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1994KidVidsC.jpg (108789 bytes) 1994

The contents from the Kids Video mailing. (see above and below)

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1994KidVidsD.jpg (165541 bytes) 1994

The contents from the Kids Video mailing. (see above)

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1994VidsOffer.jpg (218189 bytes) 1994

A mailing promotional similar to previous years.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1994VidsOffer1.jpg (183518 bytes) 1994

The contents from the mailing. (see above)

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1995Video.jpg (201800 bytes) 1995

The Video Catalog "A Complete Guide to Home Video Adventures"

Click on Pic to Enlarge  .... $25

1995VideoA.jpg (261611 bytes) 1995

A Video order blank...that was picked up at the National Geographic Society store in Wash. DC.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1995VidsOffer.jpg (83081 bytes) 1995

A promotional for member savings on video sets and singles. 2 sided with postcard order form.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $5

1995VidsOffer1.jpg (269646 bytes) 1995

The front and back of the 10 section folding brochure that was in a mailed promotional (see below).

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1995VidsOffer2.jpg (137563 bytes) 1995

The contents included in the 1995 promotional mailing (see above and below).

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

 

1995VidsOffer3.jpg (219993 bytes) 1995

The contents included in the 1995 promotional mailing (see above).

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1995VidsOffer4.jpg (115577 bytes) 1995

The front of the triple fold direct mailing promo for the "30 Years of National Geographic Specials - 1994" video and others.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1995VidsOffer5.jpg (212396 bytes) 1995

The contents included in the 1995 promotional mailing (see below).

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1995VidsOffer6.jpg (175985 bytes) 1995

The contents included in the 1995 promotional mailing (see above).

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1996VidsOffer.jpg (286616 bytes) 1996

The contents included in one of three 1996 promotional mailing (see below).

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1996VidsOffer1.jpg (182106 bytes) 1996

The contents included in one of three 1996 promotional mailings (see above and below).

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

 

1996VidsOffer2.jpg (222810 bytes) 1996

The contents included in one of three 1996 promotional mailings (see above and below).

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1996VidsOffer3.jpg (215753 bytes) 1996

The contents included in one of three 1996 promotional mailings (see above and below).

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1996VidsOffer4.jpg (171910 bytes) 1996

The contents included in one of three 1996 promotional mailings (see above).

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1997VidsCat.jpg (219780 bytes) 1997

A Video Catalog available at the National Geographic Society Hdq. store in Wash. DC.... 6" x 11"... 16 pages.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $20

 

1997ProVideo.jpg (127655 bytes) 1997 

A promo for the Video series "World's Last Great Places".

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $10

1997ProVideo1.jpg (184747 bytes) 1997 

A promo for the Video series "World's Last Great Places".... (balance of mailing)

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1998CatVid.jpg (127987 bytes) 1998

A Video Catalog picked up at the National Geographic Society Hdq. store in Wash. DC..... 6" x 11"... 16 pages.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $15

1999CatVid.jpg (131972 bytes) 1999

A Video Catalog picked up at the National Geographic Society Hdq. store in Wash. DC..... 6" x 11"... 18 pages.

Click on Pic to Enlarge .... $20

 

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