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NEWTON, Family. Newton's Improved Pocket Celestial Globe. [London, circa 1840].
A celestial pocket globe, diameter 2 ¾ inches (70mm). 12 hand-coloured engraved gores, decorated with the constellation figures (a few minor cracks near poles). Metal pinions, contained in mismatching imitation fishskin covered case, the interior lined with uncoloured celestial gores (dust soiled), clasps.
A celestial pocket globe, diameter 2 ¾ inches (70mm). 12 hand-coloured engraved gores, decorated with the constellation figures (a few minor cracks near poles). Metal pinions, contained in mismatching imitation fishskin covered case, the interior lined with uncoloured celestial gores (dust soiled), clasps.