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LOT 377
SOLD €3000,00

[Globes] Cary. ca. 1820. Terrestrial globe and Celestial globe

Cary's New Terrestrial Globe, Delineated From the best Authorities extant: Exhibiting the late Discoveries towards the North Pole, and every improvement in Geography to the present Time. J. & W. Cary, Strand London, March 15, [1821], and: Cary's New Celestial Globe, on which are correctly laid down upwards of 3,500 Stars Selected from the most accurate observations and calculated for the year 1800, With the extent of each Constellation precisely defined By Mr. Gilpin of the Royal Society. J. & W. Cary, Strand London, Jan 1 [1816].

2 globes, diamater 29 cm. (12") enclosed in wooden chair, restored, with horizontal edge and brass protractor. The horizontal edges damaged. The world globe with small damage and traces of use; the celestial globe with more damage and traces of use; title text incomplete. In fair condition. Sold w.a.f.

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