Official R.E. Byrd Expedition Globe and Pamphlet

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Official R.E. Byrd Expedition Globe and Pamphlet, Barowe, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, composed of twelve colored gores, showing the major shipping routes and their distances, Russia marked as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, cartouche reading "Official R.E. Byrd Globe," with analemma, hour-ring at north pole, all resting on a cast-metal scroll support and turned walnut base, the pictorial pamphlet titled Highlights of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, globe ht. 18 in.
Estimate $150-250

pamphlet with water staining, spine tears, ect.


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