RÄTH, G.m.b.H., Paul, Leipzig, (fl.1917-1963)

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RÄTH, G.m.b.H., Paul, Leipzig, (fl.1917-1963)
Neuer Schlerglobus v. Prof. Dr. A. Krause Paul Räth, G.m.b.H. Lehrmittelwerkstätten Leipzig. [c.1945]
A 5-inch (12.7cm.) diameter terrestrial table globe made up of twelve colour printed paper gores and two polar calottes, the equator and antimeridian graduated in degrees, no ecliptic shown, the oceans showing steamship routes and the International Date Line, the continents variously coloured and showing rivers, mountains, cities, towns and national and state boundaries (some surface discolouration, abrasions and cracks) with steel finial and wire support to simple ebonized column and plinth base -- 9½in.(24.1cm.) high

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The labelling of Ethiopia indicates a date of manufacture no earlier than 1941, when the Italian presence in East Africa was removed. Pakistan is not shown, indicating a date no later than 1947. Unfortunately it is difficult to discern whether it is pre- or post-war as the cartography of Europe is particularly crowded.

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