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Terrestrial and celestial pocket globe. Celestial pocket globe - case for the terrestrial pocket globe. Spherical case consisting of two hinged hemispheres with two hook and eye clasps. It is lined with gores depicting the celestial sphere. Astronomical d
1776
National Maritime Museum

Terrestrial and celestial pocket globe. Terrestrial and celestial pocket globe. Geographical details on the terrestrial sphere include monsoons marked in the Indian Ocean and the Chinese Sea. The Chinese Wall is drawn. Australia is drawn according to Cook
Gores produced: 1776; Plates altered: 1779
National Maritime Museum

Terrestrial and celestial pocket globe. Terrestrial pocket globe. Monsoons are marked in the Indian Ocean and the Chinese Sea. The Chinese Wall is drawn. Australia is drawn according to Cook's discoveries in that Tasmania is still connected to Austra
Gores produced: 1776; Plates altered: 1779
National Maritime Museum