History of the world — This ridiculously awesome moon globe was made by the artist John Russell in 1797. Courtesy British Library History of the world — John Russell's moon globe from another angle. Courtesy British Library History of the world — This pocket globe is just three inches in diameter. It was made in 1793 by Scotsman John Miller. Courtesy British Library History of the world — This is the oldest terrestrial globe known to be made in China. It dates to 1623. Courtesy British Library History of the world — These gores, the printed sheets that cover a globe, date to around 1700. Courtesy British Library History of the world — This celestial globe was made in the early 1600s by famed Dutch cartographer Willem Blaeu. Courtesy British Library History of the world — This 1772 celestial globe pays homage to the hottest tech trends of its time with call outs to constellations like Microscopium and Telescopium. Courtesy British Library History of the world — This pocket globe, from around 1715, is less than three inches across. Courtesy British Library History of the world — This tiny pocket globe made in 1831 is just 1.5 inches in diameter. Dotted lines trace voyages by Captain Cook and other explorers. Courtesy British Library History of the world — Another beautiful pocket globe, this one from 1731. Courtesy British Library History of the world — This "dissected globe" dates to around 1866. At the time such items were a popular toy for children. Courtesy British Library Prev Next
