Two Russian Naval Celestial Globes

Description:

Two Russian Naval Celestial Globes c. 1960, each with a 7-in. yellow paper gore globe featuring constellations, with Russian markings and metal meridian and equatorial rings, all housed in gun metal clasps bound carrying cases, case dia. 9 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

One clasp broken on one case.


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