Elsevier terrestrial Umbrella-Globe. C 1880

Elsevier terrestrial Umbrella-Globe. C 1880

Stock Number: 380926 e

€ 1475,-

Dimensions

Height 70 cm, diameter 40 cm.

Circa

Circa 1880

Country of manufacture

Other

Categories: Scientific, Globes & Orreries

Description

Textile nature terrestrial umbrella globe by Elzevier . The Cartouch gives: “De Elsevier – Globe Naar De Nieuwste Bronnen Bewerkt Onder Toezight Van Dr. G. J. Dozy, Gratis – Premie Het Boek Der Reizen En Ontdekkingen Rotterdam. Publishers – Society Elsevier.” Foldable textile globe with umbrella system, 1881. Height 70 cm, diameter 40 cm.
Given as premium at the then latest book edition of Jules Verne, for Dutch readers edited by Dozy, published by Elsevier. Inspired after Betts’ New Portable Globe, around 1860. Overall in good condition.

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Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.

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