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LANE, N. Lane's improved globe. [London, after 1833].
A terrestrial pocket globe, diameter 3 inches (75mm). 12 hand-coloured engraved gores, north polar calotte, title in plain cartouche, showing the tracks of Anson and Cook's third voyage. Original varnish, metal pinions (a few light abrasions, varnish slightly crackled). Contained in original imitation fishskin covered case, interior lined with celestial gores, coloured yellow and green (case cracked in several places, clasps lacking). Van der Krogt Lae 5 and 6.
A terrestrial pocket globe, diameter 3 inches (75mm). 12 hand-coloured engraved gores, north polar calotte, title in plain cartouche, showing the tracks of Anson and Cook's third voyage. Original varnish, metal pinions (a few light abrasions, varnish slightly crackled). Contained in original imitation fishskin covered case, interior lined with celestial gores, coloured yellow and green (case cracked in several places, clasps lacking). Van der Krogt Lae 5 and 6.