Travel, Atlases, Maps and Natural History

Travel, Atlases, Maps and Natural History

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Kapp. Puzzle globe. [Nuremberg], late nineteenth century

Auction Closed

July 28, 03:29 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

GLOBE ̶ KAPP, CHARLES


La terre [Puzzle globe]. [Nuremberg, late nineteenth century]


38 puzzle pieces forming a complete wooden sphere of 8 horizontal sections (diameter 20cm. when assembled), each section with a continent map on one side and a description of the continent on the other, engraved hand-coloured gores, French title and text, the south polar section mounted on wooden stand, condition report available on request


RARE. An instructive puzzle globe created to teach children geography.