Browse the lots

Fifteen curated lots, grouped by decade. Every issue individually graded — how we grade.

First Ten1967
Near Mint

Issues 1–10 — The Launch Year

10 issues · 1967

Where it all began. Crisp, unread-looking, the set every serious collector wants.

1968 Year12 ISSUES
Very Fine

1968 — Complete Year

12 issues · 1968

Early-format charm: denser articles, wilder illustration style. Bright throughout.

1969 Year12 ISSUES
Fine

1969 — Complete Year

12 issues · 1969

The moon-landing July issue is the star here. Light spine wear, all pages intact.

1970–71 Run24 ISSUES
Very Fine

1970–1971 — Two-Year Run

24 issues · 1970–71

The classic era hits its stride. Includes the beloved "Raccoon Family" photo series.

1972 Year12 ISSUES
Very Fine

1972 — Complete Year

12 issues · 1972

Includes the famous October condor issue. Tight spines, no missing centerfolds.

Owl SpecialMAR 1977
Near Mint

"Owls After Dark" — March 1977

Single issue · 1977

The single most requested back issue we own. Stunning night photography throughout.

1975–76 Run24 ISSUES
Fine

1975–1976 — Two-Year Run

24 issues · 1975–76

Bicentennial-era issues with great Americana wildlife features. Honest shelf wear.

1978 Year12 ISSUES
Very Fine

1978 — Complete Year

12 issues · 1978

Peak Ranger Rick: the art direction in this year is unmatched. Clean set.

1979 Year12 ISSUES
Good

1979 — Complete Year (Reader Set)

12 issues · 1979

A reader's set, not a showpiece: some spine rolls, all complete. Priced to enjoy.

1980–81 Run24 ISSUES
Very Fine

1980–1981 — Two-Year Run

24 issues · 1980–81

Glossier paper era begins. Includes the epic "Deep Sea Giants" July 1981 issue.

1982 Year12 ISSUES
Near Mint

1982 — Complete Year

12 issues · 1982

Barely touched. If you want one perfect year on the shelf, this is it.

1983–84 Run24 ISSUES
Fine

1983–1984 — Two-Year Run

24 issues · 1983–84

Late-era gems before the format changed. Solid, complete, fairly priced.

1985 Finale12 ISSUES
Very Fine

1985 — Complete Final Year

12 issues · 1985

The last year of the classic format. A bookend for the serious collection.

Odds & EndsMIXED
Good

Grab Bag — 10 Random Issues

10 issues · mixed years

Our famous mystery box: ten issues from across the decades. Great for classrooms and gifts.

Mega Run1968–70
Fine

1968–1970 — Three-Year Run

36 issues · 1968–70

The big one: three consecutive early years. For the collector who wants depth.