Vintage 1950 terrestrial globe by Girard and Barrère and Thomas - 33 cm

Vintage world map made of cardboard, wood, and metal by the brand Girard and Barrère and Thomas, circa 1940/1950, in good condition. A piece in magnificent condition, the photos are eloquent, the colours are vibrant, and the wooden and metal base is impeccable. It measures 33cm in height and 20cm in diameter. Dating the globe This globe by Girard, Barrère & Thomas (geographer J. Forest) can be dated using the principle of terminus post quem: we take the most recent and indisputable element, as a cartographer cannot anticipate a historical event before it occurs. Here, Libya is shown as an independent country — a status acquired at the end of 1951. This is therefore the most reliable marker: this globe cannot be earlier than late 1951. Other clues (Sudan still Anglo-Egyptian, Congo still Belgian, Perm still called "Molotov") suggest an edition from the early 1950s, but rely on the assumption that the publisher quickly updated its maps — which is less certain. Conclusion: globe dated after 1951, probably from the very early 1950s. The staging is created using artificial intelligence. By adopting this vintage item, you are giving a second life to a treasure from the past; thank you for making sustainable decoration rhyme with history and a gesture for the planet.