Terrestrial Globe World Map Geographer Maison Forest 17 Rue Buci Paris 20th

Small terrestrial globe or world map, drawn by the geographer J.Forest*, signed Maison Forest 17 rue de Buci in Paris, blackened wooden base, from the first half of the 20th century. This globe is in good general condition. It is signed on the side. Please note: some slight yellowing, wear of time, see photos. * Joseph Forest (1865-?) is a French geographer and cartographer. In 1886, he founded his publishing house of maps and plans, world maps, globes, terrestrial and celestial spheres, tables and wall maps for education at 17-19, rue de Buci in Paris and remained at 1, place du 13 octobre in Bagneux. Supplier to schools since 1889 and approved by the Ministry of Public Instruction, he also offered a lighter globe in his catalog. Appointed advisor to France's foreign trade in 1912, whose work he regularly followed, he was reappointed to this position in 1922. Diameter: globe 12.5 cm Height: 22.5 cm Reference: F30 1221 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com