A large celestial library globe A large celestial library globe 18th century and later, by J & W Cary, inscribed 'Cary's New and Improved Celestial Globe' and dated 'March 1799', 21-inch diameter, raised on a floor-standing mahogany base, 72cm diameter 120cm high The Estate of the Late Malcolm Frazer. Condition Report: Evidence of repair and restoration throughout, the papers possibly replaced and the globes themselves possibly later. There are three small holes/losses to the underneath of the globe and a square area of repair to the top of the globe where the pointer/index is fixed. Papers with small losses, splits and wear throughout. The paper to the zodiac/horizontal ring also has a fair amount of wear and loss to its surface. The stand with a few moulded brackets missing or with losses but appears stable and joins solid. One caster with crude wooden replacement. Small split to one of the feet and all with small knocks and wear. The castors wheel relatively freely. The globe's movement with slight stiffness. General knocks and surface wear commensurate with age and use. Overall appears in fairly good structural and cosmetic condition and ready to place. Please see additional photos.