A pair of 18-inch Thomas Malby library globes, English, published 1860, (2)
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A pair of 18-inch Thomas Malby library globes, English, published 1860,
the terrestrial globe with printed cartouche MALBY'S TERRESTRIAL GLOBE Compiled from the latest & MOST AUTHENTIC SOURCES including all the recent Georgraphical Discoveries Manufactured by and Published under the superintendance of the SOCIETY FOR THE DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE by THOS MALBY & SINS MAP AND GLOBE SELLERS TO THE ADMIRALTY, 37 PARKER STREET, LITTLE QUEEN STREET, HOLBORN, LONDON, both spheres mounted in brass meridian within horizon ring applied with printed zodiac and calendar scales, supported on three fluted mahogany legs with stretcher and magnetic compass, 44in (112cm) high (2)
Estimate:
£60,000 - 80,000
€70,000 - 93,000
US$ 94,000 - 130,000

Category: Collectibles / Scientific Instruments

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