This is the commemorative tome that takes readers on a breathtaking journey to the ends of the Earth, as seen through the lens of National Geographic photographers. The pictures featured in each of the three massive 14-lb. volumes—many published here for the first time—were painstakingly culled from more than 11 million in the National Geographic Society’s Washington archives. From stunning portraits of indigenous peoples to spectacular displays of wildlife, each page celebrates iconic photographs from National Geographic’s 125-year history that have inspired five generations to explore and take an interest in the planet we inhabit. Organized by region (Americas & Antarctica, Europe/Africa, The Asia & Oceania), this three-volume edition is limited to 125,000 numbered copies, of which only 30,000 are printed in English. Includes introductory essays by historian Douglas Brinkley and photographer biographies. 1,404 pages in three hardcover volumes, each in its own slipcase that converts into a book stand. Each book: 15 1/2" H x 11" W x 2" D. (43 lbs. total)