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1404 - Globes & Astronomy - Celestial globe by Ch. Simon. Paris, ca. 1870; the globe is labeled "Globe Céleste dressé par M. Ch. Simon." Former Director of the Marseille Observatory, Professor at the Lycée Louis le Grand, designed by Captain Bagge. Institut Géographique de Paris, Ch. Delagrave, Publisher, 58, Rue des Écoles, 58, engraved by L. Wuhrer.” The globe consists of a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, full-circle brass meridian with 4 x 90° graduations, four-armed brass frame with a horizon ring, the horizon ring marked with cardinal directions and degree graduations, mounted on an ebonized wooden base. Signs of age. Globe diameter: approx. 30 cm. Height: approx. 63 cm.
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Globes & Astronomy - Celestial globe by Ch. Simon. Paris, ca. 1870; the globe is labeled "Globe Céleste dressé par M. Ch. Simon." Former Director of the Marseille Observatory, Professor at the Lycée Louis le Grand, designed by Captain Bagge. Institut Géographique de Paris, Ch. Delagrave, Publisher, 58, Rue des Écoles, 58, engraved by L. Wuhrer.” The globe consists of a papier-mâché sphere covered with 12 color-printed paper segments, full-circle brass meridian with 4 x 90° graduations, four-armed brass frame with a horizon ring, the horizon ring marked with cardinal directions and degree graduations, mounted on an ebonized wooden base. Signs of age. Globe diameter: approx. 30 cm. Height: approx. 63 cm. A Ch. Simon celestial globe. Paris, c. 1870, signed “Globe Céleste dressé par M. Ch. Simon. Ancien Directeur de l’Observatoire de Marseille, Professeur au Lycée Louis le Grand, dessiné par le Capitaine Bagge. Institut Géographique de Paris, Ch. Delagrave, Publisher, 58, Rue des Écoles, 58, engraved by L. Wuhrer," 12 color-printed globe gores mounted on a cardboard sphere, brass meridian circle, four-armed brass stand, the horizon showing degrees and compass directions. Signs of age. Diameter approx. 30 cm, height approx. 63 cm.
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