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This paper and wood globe of the world, pictured here with its spherical leather case, dates from the 18th century and was made in Amsterdam by G.L. Valk. Globes were a well-used classroom tool.

Inscribed spherical leather case, containing a globe of the world

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-764-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NT 230
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Leather case. Inscription: NOVUS GLOBUS / COELESTIS / AUCT. ET EDIT. / GERH. ET LEON. / VALK / AMSTELODAMI
  Case / globe, world
  
• Dimensions: 90 mm Dia
  
• What: Case / globe, world
  
• Subject: Miscellaneous (NMAS Classification)
  
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