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1968 National Geographic Full Year Vol. 133-134 Complete w/ Maps + Case
Complete vintage 1968 National Geographic year set including all 12 monthly issues, multiple original map supplements, and a vintage storage case. A premium late-1960s set with strong visual covers, excellent collector appeal, and verified map content.
What’s Included
- Complete 1968 year set of National Geographic
- All 12 monthly issues from January through December 1968
- Volumes 133 and 134
- Vintage National Geographic storage slipcase / case included
- Original map supplements confirmed present as shown in photos
Volume / Issue Breakdown
- January 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 1
- February 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 2
- March 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 3
- April 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 4
- May 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 5
- June 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 6
- July 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 1
- August 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 2
- September 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 3
- October 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 4
- November 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 5
- December 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 6
Confirmed Map Supplements Included
- June 1968: Atlantic Ocean Floor Double Map
- October 1968: Archaeological Map of Middle America
- December 1968: Southeast Asia Wall Map
Many surviving National Geographic sets are missing inserts. The confirmed maps are a major collector feature and value add for this set.
Issue-by-Issue Highlights
January 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 1
Alexander the Great expedition, Virgin Islands, Big Bend, and underwater exploration themes.
February 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 2
Sharks, the U.S. interstate system, Ecuador, and the included United States Wall Map supplement.
March 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 3
Iran coronation, Tonga, Scottish Highlands, and scorpions. Strong cultural and geographic content.
April 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 4
Vietnam Montagnards, the Netherlands, fishing culture, and strong documentary photography.
May 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 5
Finland, North Cascades, Île de la Cité, and gold mining. A scenic and travel-focused issue.
June 1968 – Vol. 133, No. 6
Atlantic Ocean floor mapping, Morocco Berbers, Vienna, and Maine coast coverage. Includes the Atlantic Ocean Floor Double Map.
July 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 1
Canadian North, Italian lakes, and Iwo Jima return coverage with classic exploration-era storytelling.
August 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 2
Mexico City, Basque region, Mystic Seaport, and space-age crystals. Excellent crossover content.
September 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 3
Afghanistan, undersea archaeology, and Brazil tribes. Strong geographic and historical interest.
October 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 4
Greece & Rome, Great Smokies, Antarctica, and Middle America archaeology. Includes the Archaeological Map of Middle America.
November 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 5
Queensland Australia, Natchez Trace, and Elizabethan history. A visually strong and diverse issue.
December 1968 – Vol. 134, No. 6
Mekong River, Japan, Jerusalem, and Komodo dragons. Includes the Southeast Asia Wall Map supplement.
Slipcase / Case Note
Includes a vintage National Geographic storage slipcase / case. It appears period-correct, but exact original pairing to this specific 1968 set is not guaranteed.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage set in overall well-preserved condition. Bright covers, readable spines, and clean interior presentation. Expected age/storage wear may include light edge wear, corner wear, and some shelf wear to the case. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition and included contents.
Why This Set Stands Out
- Complete 12-issue year set with both volumes present
- Four confirmed original map supplements included
- Vintage storage case included
- Late-1960s exploration, geography, and Cold War-era interest
- Excellent collector, research, library, and birth-year gift appeal
Gift / Display Appeal
A meaningful and distinctive gift for someone born in 1968. A complete year of National Geographic from a recipient’s birth year offers a nostalgic, display-worthy time capsule with real collector substance.
Shipping
Packed carefully to protect the magazines, maps, and case during transit. Heavy vintage paper set ships securely and with collector-minded care.
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