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  "the greatest British globe makers of the late Georgian period": Fine pair of rare early 19th century of Regency Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes by famed British globe makers John and William Cary

  CARY, George; John and William Cary.

  Cary’s New Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes.

  London: J. & W. Cary: 1818; G. & J. Cary, 1833.

  Fine pair of early 19th century celestial and terrestrial table globes published by John and William Cary, generally regarded as the greatest British globe makers of the late Georgian period. Comprised of Cary's New Terrestrial Globe, Drawn from the most recent Geographical works, shewing the whole of the New Discoveries with the Tracks of the Principal Navigators and every improvement in Geography to the present Time. London: G. & J. Cary, 1833. Together with, Cary's Celestial Globe, of which are carefully laid down the whole of the Stars and Nebulae contained in the Catalogues of Wollaston, Herschel, Bode, Piazzi, Zach, &c. calculated to the year 1820. London: J. & W. Cary, 1818. Two globes, each with twelve hand-colored engraved paper gores over a papier mache and plaster sphere, varnished, mounted in brass meridian rings, with brass hour circles at northern poles, on turned mahogany tripod stands, horizon bands with pasted down and varnished hand-colored printed zodiacal calendars, the base on metal caster feet. In very good condition with some wear, scattered light toning, and repaired cracks. The globes measure 15 inches in diameter and 38 inches in height.

  Price: $30,000.00     Item Number: 149735

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  RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY Josiah Loring TERRESTRIAL TABLE GLOBE

  LORING, Josiah.

  Loring’s Terrestrial Table Globe.

  Boston: Josiah Loring, c. 1833.

  Rare early 19th century American terrestrial table globe published by Josiah Loring. The terrestrial globe measures 17 inches in diameter with a calibrated brass meridian ring and 17 inch mahogany horizon ring decorated with mounted hand colored decorations. Mounted on an ebonized oak stand. The globe is comprised of 12 richly detailed hand-colored gores with polar calottes, detailing the earth’s landmasses, major countries and cities. In near fine condition. A beautiful and very rare example.

  Price: $12,000.00     Item Number: 149783

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