Lot 235
  • 235

A 3-inch Newton terrestrial pocket globe, London 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • 7.5CM. DIAMETER
the cartouche reads: NEWTON'S New & Improved TERRESTRIAL GLOBE, published by Newton Son & Berry, 66 Chancery Lane, London, in a spherical fishskin-covered wooden case

Condition

In overall good condition. Minor stains and revarnished. The container worn.
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