Malby's 18-inch Terrestrial Floor Standing Globe

Malby's 18-inch Terrestrial Floor Standing Globe, London, c. 1868, Edward Stanford publisher, made up of twelve hand-colored gores, with a table located in the South Pacific reading in part "Table of the Estimated Population of th World Compiled from the Latest Authorities/G.S. Brent," overlay cartouche reading "Malby's Terrestrial Globe Compiled from the latest & Most Authentic Sources including all the recent Geographical Discoveries/Edward Stanford Geographical Publisher & Co. 6, Charing Cross, London," paper horizon plate laid on wood with Zodiacal calendar by name and signs, Gregorian calendar, and Equation of Time, fully engraved meridian ring and polar hour ring, mounted to a mahogany tripod stand with turned central column, ht. 40 in. Estimate $2,000-4,000 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.