"Terrestrial Globe World Map J. Lebègue & Cie Rue De Lille Paris Napiii XIXth"
Terrestrial globe or world map (60 cm in circumference), signed J. Lebègue & Cie* 30 rue de Lille in Paris, on a blackened wooden base, from the Napoleon III period, 19th century. This globe is in good general condition. Signed, see photos. The following are mentioned in particular: - railways - submarine telegraph cables - major navigation lines. At the South Pole, it is mentioned: UNEXPLORED REGIONS. Please note: some accidents and losses on the globe, slight yellowing in places, the ring between the support rod and the globe moves a little, wear and tear, see photos (see red arrows). * J. Lebègue & Cie was a famous Brussels publishing house in the 19th century which then opened a commercial branch in Paris. For the publication of Terrestrial Globes, they worked closely with the geographer R. Barbot. Dimensions Diameter 19.5 cm / foot 14.3 cm Height 40 cm Reference: F30 1192 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com