National Geographic #Vol. 174, No. 6
National Geographic Society • National Geographic Magazine Centennial Edition
Writer
Multiple Authors (Wilbur E. Garrett - Editor)
Interior Artist
Various Photographers
Cover Artist
American Bank Note Holographics (Hologram)
Publication Date
December 1988
Cover Variant
Hologram Edition (Centennial)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Centennial issue celebrating 100 years of the magazine. Features the article 'Can Man Save This Fragile Earth?' accompanied by a 3D hologram of a shattered globe on the cover.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Significant corner rounding and heavy creasing/delamination on the bottom right corner. Edge wear visible along the right side and top margin. Surface scuffing on the reflective hologram surface.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded: $40 - $70 (though rarely graded)
Recent Sales
Sold listings for this specific hologram issue in similar raw condition typically range between $5 and $12 on platforms like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value, especially given the visible corner damage and holographic surface wear.
Notable Features
Features the first-ever wrap-around hologram cover on a major magazine. Iconic 'shattered earth' imagery created by American Bank Note Holographics.
Authentication Notes
The hologram is an integral part of the cover stock for this specific issue. The 'Copyright 2026' watermark is a digital overlay from the auction site and not on the actual item.