Antique globes, Currier & Ives prints distinguish Swann June 3 auction

Early 17th century Italian celestial globe, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
Early 17th century Italian celestial globe, estimated at $15,000-$20,000
Early 17th century Italian celestial globe, estimated at $15,000-$20,000

NEW YORK — Swann Galleries’ June 3 sale of Maps & Atlases, Natural History & Color Plate Books will feature world cartography with an emphasis on American maps, works from prolific printmakers and ornithologists. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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