The National Geographic Magazine / December, 2005. Includes special mapfold supplement, "Monsters of the Ancient Sea". Hope in Hell; Polar Bears; Beyond Nessie; Buddhism; Night Vision; Grand Central Terminal.

Washington, DC: The National Geographic Society, 2005. The December, 2005 issue, Volume 208, No. 6. Includes special map-fold supplement, "Monsters of the Ancient Sea", as well as the original, still-sealed, subscription renewal envelope offering a free plush polar bear with each subscription. Quarto, wraps, 118 numbered pp. + unpaginated features and ads. As New; pristine and flawless. Removed from its plastic mailing bag long enough to scan, then placed in sealed storage. Highest possible grade. See scan. Feature articles are: Hope in Hell; Polar Bears in Hot Water; Beyond Nessie; Buddha Rising; Night Vision; Grand Central Terminal. Departments: From the Editor, OnScreen & Online, Behind the Scenes, Visions of Earth, Forum, Geographica, On Assignment, Who Knew?. Supplement "Monsters of the Ancient Sea", included, is also in pristine condition and has never been opened. Ditto for the Plush Polar Bear envelope. L-pr2