3-Inch Terrestrial Table Globe
Y. Sukagawa, Tokyo, Japan: c. 1914-24
Half meridian, on turned wooden base with original cardboard box
3.25 x 3.25 x 6.25 inches high
$950
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Japanese globe in English, apparently intended as a toy globe for children. Globes in original boxes in original condition are very rare.
The terrestrial globe in gilt-metal half meridian, raised on a wooden stand with turned central standard and round base. Oceans green, geographic entities in a variety of colors, place names in English. In original pink cardboard box. St. Petersburg, Russia, is shown as Petrograd, indicating a date of production of 1914-1924, though possibly issued shortly thereafter without a proper change in cartography.
Rectangular Cartouche: Y. SUKAGAWA/ TOKYO/ MADE IN JAPAN
Box labeled "Globe" and stamped 33/1 and MADE IN JAPAN
Condition: Excellent, the colors bright and fresh, almost as issued in original box, apparently never used or exposed to elements. Box very good, but lid lacking.
Rectangular Cartouche: Y. SUKAGAWA/ TOKYO/ MADE IN JAPAN
Box labeled "Globe" and stamped 33/1 and MADE IN JAPAN
Condition: Excellent, the colors bright and fresh, almost as issued in original box, apparently never used or exposed to elements. Box very good, but lid lacking.