Lot of 5: Globe Gores & “Vlaggenglobe” Paper Globes (1950s–1960s) – Cartographic & Educational Material A fascinating and visually appealing lot consisting of two complete sets of globe gores and three vintage Scandinavian/Dutch “Vlaggenglobe” paper globes, dating from the mid-20th century. This lot beautifully illustrates how the world was represented and taught in schools during the 1950s–1960s, combining production material (gores) with finished educational objects (flag globes). Contents of the lot: 1. Two sets of globe gores (cartographic segments) Two complete sets of printed paper globe gores — the tapered segments used to construct a spherical globe. • Material: printed paper • Function: used in globe production or restoration • Likely mid-20th century • Condition: very good, unused / Old New Stock, with minor storage wear 2. Three “Vlaggenglobe” (Flag Globes), ca. 1950–1960 Foldable cardboard globes produced in Northern Europe: • 1 × Dutch example (ca. 1960) • 1 × Swedish example (ca. 1950) • 1 × Norwegian example (ca. 1950) Design: • Two interlocking halves forming a freestanding globe • Colourful political world map • Base featuring national flags A snapshot of a bygone geopolitical world, showing historical entities such as: • USSR • Yugoslavia • Belgian Congo • French West Africa Material: printed cardboard Dimensions: approx. 25 cm height Condition: • Old New Stock (unused) • Minor storage wear possible (light edge wear, slight ageing) Highly attractive for: • globe and cartography collectors • restorers and conservators • interior designers (framing gores is very popular) • educational collections and museums