A pair of 12 inch table globes by J & W Newton, dated 1820

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£14500

A pair of 12 inch table globes by J W Newton, dated 1820, each with 12 hand coloured gores, graduated meridian rings, set within ebonised stands with three turned legs. The terrestrial globe stating ‘ Newton’s New Improved Terrestrial Globe embracing every recent Discovery to the present time. Manufactured by J W Newton, 66 Chancery Lane, London. Published July 1820’ and the celestial globe stating ‘ Newton’s New Improved Celestial Globe whereon the stars are laid down from the most accurate observations of the best astronomers to the beginning of the year 1820. ’ English, 1820. View both of t

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A pair of 12 inch table globes by J & W Newton, dated 1820

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