For the armchair globetrotter

Dating from 1812, this pair of terrestrial and celestial library globes of 12in (31cm) diameter was made by the well-known London firm of John & William Cary.

 In a September 22 sale held in Köln by Venator & Hanstein (23% buyer’s premium) the globes sold…

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