the terrestrial globe signed Malby's Terrestrial Globe, Compiled from the latest and most authentic sources, Including all the recent Geographical Discoveries, Manufactured and published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, by Malby & Co. Jany 1st 1848.; the celestial globe signed Malby's Celestial Globe, Collated from the works of Piazzi, Bradley, Hevelins, Mayer, la Caille, and Johnson, Reducted to the year 1850 by J Addison. Manufactured and Published under the superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge by Malby & Co, Boughton Street Newcastle St. Strand.

Hotspur, London;
with Mallett, New York

The Terrestrial globe: the base of the globe with a circular gouged scratch to the surface circumscribing the base ring. Seems to be some restorations to the surface including a circular area east of Alaska. The horizon ring in good condition with some age cracks. The cartouche with a later applied addition reading "J BETTS AGENT Strand, LONDON" The celestial globe: some of the cartouche has been scratched and rewritten. Restorations to globe including Virgo which appears to be repainted. The horizon ring also has restorations including handpainted lettering. Both mahogany stands in good condition with minor nicks and scratches.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The family firm of Malby & Co. began around 1839 when Thomas Malby Senior set up his workshop at 22 Houghton Street in London. His son continued to lead the company under the name Malby & Son. The firm had globes in various sizes with the standard dimensions being 2, 12, and 18 inches; however, they were best known for  reissuing John Addison's 36-inch 1825 terrestrial globe which was exhibited at the Great Exhibition in 1851.