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Dimensions in centimetres
High (46 cm)
Width of base (22 cm)
Length depth of the globe (25cm)
Geographic 10 Inch Terrestrial Globe Atlas Railways Steamer Sea Routes
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₩2,031,000
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Discover a world of exploration with this quirky, antique 10 inch terrestrial globe! Show off your knowledge of railways, steamer and sea routes in style, and take a trip around the world without ever leaving your home!
- A feature you will love are the railway routes on this map and also the steamer sea route distances shown are in sea miles, set in a brass arch. Auckland to Panama 6595 miles, Manila to Guam 1510 miles. New York to Gibraltar 3250 miles, Honolulu to San Francisco 2100 miles. Quebec to Liverpool 2878 miles, Sydney to Honolulu 4425 Miles. Wellington to Buenos Aires 6109 miles. Rio de Janeiro to London 5223 miles, Georgetown to London 4050 miles. New York to Liverpool 3056 miles, Kingston to London 4256 miles. Cape Town to Free mantle 5742 miles, London to Free mantle 9773 miles these are some sea miles distances examples shown on the globe for you.
- It also spins when move the globe around by hand.
- A nice size being 46 cm high approximate.
- Set on an ebonized baluster column turned circular base wood base.
- Circa early 20th century, dated 1923.
- It depicts a terrestrial map of earth, which is so interesting to view.
- An antique ‘Geographic’ 10 inch terrestrial globe showing Railways, Steamer route distances in Sea-miles, Heights in English feet, British Possessions in Red, published by ‘Geographic’ in 1923 Ltd., cartographers, 55 Fleet Street, London E.C.4.
- Geographic was started in the early 1900s by Alex Loss, a Hungarian, and was eventually purchased by Rand McNally in the 1980s.
- You will notice that many of the countries shown on this globe have changed their names also boundaries, which makes it such a great conversation piece.
- So collectible and highly sought after, a fabulous gift for the office, home library, or for a hotel, pub also restaurant.
- Fully functional.
- Ready to display in your home or office area.
- Perfect to suit any home interior design theme.
- Condition report.
- Offered in fine used, worn condition.
- Having various noticeable wear, scratches, scuffs, stains, fading of colors and area losses commensurate with usage & old age.
- Viewings are welcome by appointment only for customer support please send us a message thank you.
- International worldwide shipping is available.
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Dimensions in centimetres
High (46 cm)
Width of base (22 cm)
Length depth of the globe (25cm)