Uppsula: A.D.A. Edita, 1766. Globe. 68" tall, 24" wide at base. Globe diameter is 24", horizon band diameter is 32". Calibrated full brass meridian ring. Outstanding eighteenth century Swedish globe with Rococo cartouche and unusually tall 20th century custom built library stand. The globe, in original color, is the rare first edition of 1766 and does not include the later updates of Cooks travels and exploration of Eastern Australia. A giant Sea of the West or 'Mer de L'Ouest' is..... More

London: Passinger, 1679. 14 folding plates. Rubricated title, small 8vo, contemporary blindruled calf (rebacked). London: Thomas Passinger, 1679. First Edition. A very good copy. John Newton (1622-1678) was a mathematics teacher and rector of the mathematuics school at Ross (Herefordshire). His Work includes sections on surveying, measuring solids, astronomy, and geography. The preface stresses the need for mathematics as part of general education. From the library of Harrison D. Horblitt, with his bookplate. Wing N-1055. More

London: Strand Publications. Table top globe. 6 inch diameter. 9 3/4 inches tall including turned black wood stand on a circular base. A wire serves as the axis on which it turns. Printed in multi colors, this specialty globe shows the British Colonies in red. Capitals are noted as well as beautifully printed ocean current patterns. The circa 1920 globe has wonderful detail. Some abrasions and toning but otherwise in good condition. Publishers label attached in the North Pacific, Strand..... More