This 14 inches French globe was published by Thury & Belnet/ Geographers/ Dijon and distributed by Guillemin et Delmont .The process used to print the globe with 3D effect is still unknown to this day ,the heliogravure printing recent invention versus dry etching of cooper plate made possible the production of globe on a larger scale.An innovative and unusual globe, the map surface physically in raised relief showing relative mountain heights. . Alaska referred to as Amerique Russe (indicated a date before 1867) Lake Victoria is not yet discovered in Africa ( 1857), the Lake Tanganyika is present while apparently not well positioned (1856 ).The Paris meridian is still present not having been replaced by the Greenwich meridian (1884).A great opportunity to acquire a truthfully rare example of mounted terrestrial globe with a unique cachet . The Horizon band and base is a traditional Felix Delamarche mount with the red trim indicating some form of collaboration with Gosselin who succeeded him in 1848 .; Size: globe D. 14 inches , H.24 , overall good condition ,the white indentify the high point of montains , all of the map , name and printing are clear and readable ,If you seek further information, you can reach me at 310 994 6009 , for those looking to have it shipped abroad, do contact for a personalized quote on pricing.

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