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The first printed record of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on maps - an engraved terrestrial globe showing "Debai" (Dubai) on the Gulf coast, 15 years after Al Maktoum dynasty took charge in 1833 - is attracting visitors at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF).
The 64.5cm globe, with 18-inch height in stand, is on display at the Antiquarian INLIBRIS Gilhofe, an Austrian stall specialised in collection of autographs, manuscripts and valuable books.
"The globe is engraved by Chas Malby and was manufactured in 1848 and is available for sale with cost of ?50,000 (Dh213,548). It clearly shows the existence of Dubai which used to be called Debai before 1833. This large and rare globe seems to be manufactured for navigation use," said Hugo Wetscherek, CEO of Antiquarian INLIBRIS Gilhofe.
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