Description
This type of globe belong to the tradition of globe making of the 19th century : 12 full gores on a solid ball of plaster . In 1886, geographer and cartographer Joseph Forest (1865-after 1930) founded his publishing house for maps, plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial and celestial spheres, and charts. His wall maps and Globes for teaching were published by Girard et Barrere which at a later date took over Forest map and globe under their name .
It could be pair with a Forest terrestrial to complete the usual 18th century pairing of a celestial and terrestrial globes . ( terrestrial globe sold separetely )
Size H.24 in x D .13 in. , good condition , Forest wood mount .
Reserve: $1,200.00
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French 13" Girard Barrere celestial globe T. Moreux Astronomer
Estimate $1,500-$2,000
Starting Price
$600
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