An English terrestrial 30-inch globe by W. and A.K. Johnston second half 19th century

the cartouche surmounted by the Royal Arms, reading: 30-Inch/ Terrestrial Globe/ by/ W. & A. K. Johnston/ Geographers, Engravers & Printers/ Edinburgh & London, on ebonised stand

Stand with minor wear to black paint, with the usual minor dents, marks and scratches due to use and age, the globe with occasional staining and blue area's of wear, North America, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean and Antarctica with minor paper losses, Arabian Sea with minor white spots, the Arctic with minor cracks, the papered horizon ring with minor losses and wear. In overall good condition.
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The brothers William Johnston (1802-1888) and Andrew Keith (1804-1871) founded and published globes in Edinburgh from the mid 19th century. Present lot is the largest example the Johnston firm produced. Their imposing and exceptionally large 30-inch terrestrial globe, the first of that size to be produced in England, was exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park London, where it received numerous medals.