Globes brought heaven and earth into the Victorian parlor while adding beauty, character and useful information. Collectors pay high prices for novelty globes, beautiful stands and good condition. This c.1879 Joslin terrestrial model on an ebonized stand sold at auction in New Orleans along with pocket globes and planetariums. For more photos and prices, go globetrotting.
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