There are several curious factors about the colouring, aesthetics and engraving technique of this library globe. The above features give it the appearance of a much earlier piece, possibly going back to the mid 19th century, yet the geography is very much current. It is very much orientated to traders and travellers as the title indicates. One of the most salient features is the myriad of steamer routes crossing the oceans and seas and the distances from port to port. Overland, the Trans-Siberian railway has been built, India has a major rail network and part of a railroad has been marked in China whilst another part is being projected. A further feature of this globe is the depiction of the worldwide network of Marconi wireless stations (telegraph points) allowing the trader or traveller instant communication with his homeland. This was obviously of particular importance to the makers being printed and marked in red. Overall this is a curious piece, depicting geography that is very much up to date with the inclusion of the new countries of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia, and priding itself in showing the latest development in communications technology; yet the style of the engraving of the map gores, the carving of the legs and the general colouring and look of the globe suggest a much earlier style. It has a horizon ring, four fruitwood quadrant supports with a baluster column.