National Geographic Magazine May 1966

National Geographic Magazine May 1966

A vintage May 1966 issue of National Geographic featuring the Golden Gate Bridge and California’s coastal sailing culture on the cover. Packed with classic photography, travel writing, wildlife stories, and historical features, this collectible edition captures the adventurous spirit and visual style of mid-century National Geographic magazines.

Product Features:

• Original National Geographic Magazine May 1966 issue
• Features articles on California, Colombia wildlife, and the Abu Simbel temples
• Softcover magazine with full-colour photography and vintage advertisements
• Approx. 27.5 x 20 cm
• Printed in USA
• Vintage condition with visible wear, edge marks, and age-related discolouration

Fun Fact: In the 1960s, the massive Abu Simbel temple relocation project in Egypt involved cutting the ancient temples into over 1,000 blocks and moving them 65 metres higher to save them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.