A Newton's 'New & Improved terrestrial pocket globe', with b...

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80 - A Newton's 'New & Improved terrestrial pocket globe', with brass gimbal mount and original fishskin ...

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£2,600

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A Newton's 'New & Improved terrestrial pocket globe', with brass gimbal mount and original fishskin case, 7,5cm, case 10cm

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Rubbing, dust and dirt to the outer fishskin case which is slightly warped out of shape, one hook clasp is loose but still present inside, faded celestial printing to the inside of the lid but lacking to the base, main body of the globe in good untouched order, slight rubbing over Chinese Tartary, and a few tiny scuffs lower down.

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Auction Date:

12th Dec 23 at 10am GMT