Antique J. Forest Globe – Girard & Barrère, Paris – Circa 1925–1930 – French Cartography

A charming antique globe created by J. Forest and published by Girard & Barrère, located at 17–19 rue de Buci in Paris, suppliers to the Ministry of Public Instruction. Produced at a scale of 1:65,000,000, it is a fine example of French globe production from the first half of the 20th century.

The works of J. Forest–Girard & Barrère follow in the tradition of the great French publishers of maps and educational materials, alongside firms such as Taride, Andriveau-Goujon, Delagrave, and Vidal-Lablache...

An ideal piece to enhance a library, an office, a cabinet of curiosities, or an interior in a classical or Art Deco style.

In excellent condition. The paper is very well preserved, with fresh colors and perfect legibility. The original mount is also in excellent condition, with a few discreet foxing spots and slight signs of age, visible in the photographs.