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This globe is from  the early 1900's , it was originally a Forest celestial globe  draw by Theophile Moreux (1867-1954) , a noted astronomer of the late 19.Th.

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 .

 I can be reach at the 310 994 6009 if you want more info , for shipping outside the US please contact me for pricing and condition .

 

French 13" Girard Barrere celestial globe T. Moreux Astronomer

$1,200.00Price
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    2017 Jean Camille For Style French Antiques 

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