This 14 inches French globe  has "Lebegue and Cie " on its tag with an  in Paris (J.  LEBEGUE & CIE / EDITES.  /  PARIS). They also come as J. L  & C for the smaller size, I was told that  this company  was a School supply  company at the turn of the 19th. century. The  base is wood in the 18th manner ,the  globe  is plastered  ball with  12 colored  lithographed paper gores,  political  boundaries colored in outline, showing  railway , track ,  telegraph cable route , floating algae .There are some small  cracks no hole.I check the country  to be sure of date :Dakota  has not been  split in 2 states ( October 1, 1889), there is the  state of Congo  (The Congo   State was a private kingdom owned by Leopold II of Belgium  between about 1877  and 1908), Antarctica is not yet explored, as a side note Texas still has its pre 1845 border on the map while being a states, that point to to early 1880's.  The  condition is good for a piece of this age but is not perfect. The globe is  around an 14" American size. Overall while  it is not in pristine condition  I believe it  is a good value  in term of   historical content and decorative cachet  , it is also to  be noted that they  are becoming harder to find .

Size:  globe D.  14  inches , H.23 ,overall fair condition with some oxidation of the paper , browning some of  the color but still readable , some stable crack ,I take credit card and  Paypal .I guaranty my Antiques to be original, shipping  will be done by truck or  UPS depending on size. After the auction ends you need  to contact me  using the Ebay link . You can also call me at the store 310  994  6009 .I expect to be paid within 3 days  . CAUTION : I sell antiques so expect a  normal tear and wear to show even if all my pieces are refinished and considered  in perfect antique condition .Californian resident to pay sale tax.