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Floor Globes

1800's

Copley, Charles. Improved Globe. Boston... Manufactured by Gilman Joslin, corrected to date. Charles Copley. New York. c1873. Gores and horizon ring scale first copyrighted in New York by Copley in 1852, stand and fitting by Joslin, Boston. 16-inch hollow metal orb dressed with plaster, with dull finish hand colored steel engraved gores. Hand engraved nickel three-spoke time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in light tan, large analemma scale with explanation in Pacific. Fine engraved nickel full ring meridian moving within a walnut equator ring and thumbscrew clamp, the ring supported by three conforming curved cast iron brackets. Fitted atop a cast iron baluster column with acanthus leaf embossing, raised on cast iron tripod legs with incurvate right angle knees with similar embossing ending in inverted trumpet flower feet. On wooden casters. The U.S. west shows the boundaries of the immediate post Civil War with the Gadsden Purchase boundary with Mexico (1854) incorrectly defined. The Dakotas are as yet undivided since this occurred in 1889. Equatorial horizon ring shows old repair with some losses to its steel engraved paper scales that show zodiac signs and precise year time and seasons. Surface loss in southern Africa area otherwise nicely preserved. Overall height 42.5 inches. Fine private library globe. I.D.#04394. SOLD.

RARE EGYPTIAN REVIVAL TRIPOD FLOOR STAND. WITH "NATIONAL PARK"

Joslin, Gilman. Joslin's Terrestrial Globe containing all the late discoveries and  geographical improvements, also the tracks of the most celebrated circumnavigators. Compiled from Smith's new English Globe, with  additions and improvements by Annin & Smith. Revised by G.W. Boynton.  Manufactured by Gilman Joslin. Boston. c1873. (after 1872, before 1889). Handsome 12 inch floor globe with engraved and  hand colored gores over an orb of hollow metal dressed in  plaster. Time scales at North and South Poles are part of the  gore surface design, large analemma scale in Pacific. Oceans  finished a subdued tan, some exploration voyage track dated.  Engraved brass full ring meridian set within a cast iron conforming cradle supporting wooden horizon ring with paper scale. Raised on three turned screw-in black walnut legs that form a tripod, paint and gilt decorated with bands of Egyptian motif. Overall height 39 inches.  Western United States shows National Park (1872) and Dakota Territory undivided. Very nicely preserved without blemishes to orb, few spots on horizon ring scale. American globes prior to 1890 often used pre-Civil War maps as  their basis, updating geographical boundaries in colored inks on  the surface during coloring. Visual beauty rather than geographic timeliness was often the rule. Boynton's revision makes real changes to the engraving plate, "National Park" (Yellowstone) being one. The beginning of accuracy in American globe cartography. On a rare and exquisite floor stand. A true conversation piece. I.D.#10432. Link to Photos  **New Addition** February 2010

Andrews, A.H. & Co. untitled. [Compass in base reads: Chicago Magnetic Needle A.H. Andrews & Co.] A.H. Andrews & Co. Chicago. c1875.  Custom American made surface derived in part from a wall map, some lettering in manuscript. 30 inch orb with unusual 36 coated paper gores over metal. Time indicated by heavy brass disc at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure, few ocean distances and routes, Atlantic cable and elliptical analemma.  Full mounting with a massive stamped brass full ring meridian with roller cradle at bottom. Supported from custom made American Esthetic period renaissance revival mahogany stand, in part ebonized and relief incised, its three legs supported by heavy glass marble casters. Horizon ring stands 37" from the floor raised by medici columns. Tucson is still capital of Arizona, South Dakota not yet divided, shows Yellowstone Park (1872), locates Atlantic cable dated 1866, "Alaska to United States", shows track "Cap. McClure 1850" (made in Behring Strait), Sandwich Islands" with "Owhyee or Hawaii". Indian Territory included Ockmulgee and Towson. U.S. forts include Ft. Union in Dakota, Ft. Laramie in Wyoming, Fts. Benton and Owen in Montana, Ft. Hall in Idaho. Unusual place names in Texas include Preston, St. Augustine, Nashville, Bastrop, Virginia, Richmond and Texana. Only the brass compass in base is lettered with maker name. Obtained by the previous owner from a Keokuk, Iowa mansion of a Mississippi River steamboat captain, where it had stood in the library since new. Width at horizon ring 37 inches. Overall height 54 inches. Excellent condition with only a few slight chips or blemishes. The oldest American 30" globe we have ever handled. I.D.#10125.  Link to Photos

SCARCE, DECORATIVE JOHNSTON CELESTIAL FLOOR GLOBE 1879

W. & A.K. Johnston. 18 inch Celestial globe. W. & A.K. Johnston. Edinburgh | London. 1879 (actual date). Orb with the heavens in dark blue with gold stars. Constellation figures. Cast iron art nouveau floor stand with three incurvate legs, acanthus leaf style and claw feet enclosing striped glass casters. Quite dramatic and unusual constellation depictions include several enlightenment period scientific instruments; numerous lion, bear, serpent and horse figures; many classical figures: Hercules, Orion, Aquarius and others concentrated mainly in the northern hemisphere. Stars are shown in order of magnitude with golden circles and names. The horizon ring paper has the only touch of restoration in the ensemble. A rare, dated, large celestial globe in unusually fine condition.  The art nouveau stand forms a potential pair with an A.H. Andrews 18 inch terrestrial globe with Johnston gores (I.D.# 09955). I.D.#10402.  (Link to all photos as pair with #09955)

JOHNSTON 18" GLOBE IN RARE WALNUT FLOOR STAND c1882

Johnston, W. & A. K. 18 inch Terrestrial globe by W. & A.K. Johnston. Limited. Geographers, engravers & printers. Edinburgh & London. W. & A.K. Johnston. Edinburgh/London. 1882, after. Coated paper gores over plaster, brass time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pale olive green with isothermal lines, ecliptic, analemma and tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Cast brass full ring meridian set into a full mount mahogany floor stand. Horizon ring supported by conforming curved ferules raised on square column above four swept under legs. Philippines as ceded to U.S., Oklahoma and Indian Territory still united. While no longer mentioning the Queen (Victoria) in the cartouche, it shows pre Boer War South Africa. Copyright date beneath cartouche 1882. Solid attractive stand 46 inches high. 25 inches wide at horizon ring. Professional refurbishment. Intended for a mansion, the stand may have been made in Chicago. I.D.#10308. SOLD.

18 INCH ANDREWS FLOOR GLOBE

Andrews, A. H. & Co. Andrews' 18 inch Terrestrial globe, A. H. Andrews & Co. Chicago. c1890. Dramatic large orb of plaster over wood inner frame, dull paper gores, with a brass time scale at North Pole. Oceans finished in an olive green showing an analemma scale in the Pacific. Title cartouche with British Royal arms indicating engraving of the detailed gores in England. Orb remounted on a cast iron art nouveau floor stand and meridian. New finely machined spindle and base bracket. New mahogany horizon ring, crack in meridian welded. Shows the division of North and South Dakota which occurred in 1889. Oklahoma and Indian Territory divided. All other geographic nomenclature is of the early 1890's. Oklahoma and Indian Territory divided.  All other geographic nomenclature is of the early 1890's. Some restoration at the equator with original Johnston gore pieces. Handsome. I.D.#09955. **Recently restored - updated description**  (Link to all photos as Pair with #10402)

HANDSOME ENGLISH FLOOR GLOBE

English. Smith & Son. Smith's Terrestrial Globe... English coated paper gores over plaster, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with some ocean distances, ecliptic, equinoctial colure, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Fully mounted on mahogany stand with crab claw incurved feet, turned column, conforming ferules support horizon ring. Brass full ring meridian. Horizon ring paper scale has minor chips, minor surface blemishes. Isothermal lines for January in blue, july in red. Undersea cables shown. Smith & Son. London. c1890. A handsome 18 inch orb library model fully mounted on three-legged mahogany stand. The paper gores printed in London have a very legible surface. Height is 42 inches and width of equatorial (horizon) ring is 24 inches. A splendid large decor piece for library or board room. Smith and Son was "Engraver and Map Seller Extraordinary" to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. I.D.#10124. SOLD.

Cram, George F. The Universal 12 inch globe. Geo. F. Cram globe & atlas publisher,... George F. Cram, 61 & 63 Plymouth Pl. Chicago, Il. c1892. Coated paper gores over plaster, time dial at North Pole lacking. Oceans finished in tan with equinoctial colure, ecliptic, isothermal lines, ocean currents and analemma scale in Pacific. Subdued color. Cast bronze full ring meridian raised on a three-leg copper floor stand, bent and riveted so as to fold like an umbrella. Map surfaces similar to a Cram atlas map of that time with detailed topography using hachures. North and South Dakota divided but Indian Territory, Oklahoma, shows early configuration. Professional repairs. Handsome displayable condition. This globe was retailed in Chicago during the lifetime of George Franklin Cram and should not be confused with post-1930 Indianapolis globes. I.D.#09937. SOLD.

1900's

Rand, McNally & Co. Rand McNally and Co.'s New Twelve Inch Terrestrial globe. Chicago. ©1908 (actual date). Dull paper gores over plaster, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in light blue lacquered to appear green with Equinoctial Colure, Ecliptic, isothermal lines, ocean currents and O-form analemma. Cast bronze full ring meridian on art nouveau brazier-style floor stand with mahogany horizon ring above three conforming brackets and incurvate legs, flame motif, with striated marble casters. Brass plate reads: "Presented by The Little Helpers of Murray Church 1908". Meridian cracked through, surface with some abrasions. Stand lacks meridian clamp and paper horizon ring scale, rusted and pitted but restorable. Very unusual pre-Great War globe. Overall 37" high.  Restorations at cost. As is. I.D.#07337.

German. Heinrich Kiepert. Erdglobus fur Weltvermessung... bearbeitet u. gezeichnet von on the mean temperatures of the State of Washington. Dull paper gores over hollow two piece steel orb, 77 cm. in diameter. Oceans finished in gray-green with ecliptic, equator and usual physical features found on large globes. In addition there has been added in manuscript in colors, isothermal lines that pass through Seattle, time zones, exact route of the International Date Line and vulcanologic data on both earth and undersea eruptions; all labeled or lettered in English. Exceptional interest to the study of earthquakes. Custom fitted to the surface in the South Pacific area, obscuring Hawaii and the central Pacific islands, are larger plans for the vicinities of Panama and Colon (Manzanillo) in Panama and then San Francisco, the mouth of the Columbia River, Tacoma, Everett and Seattle in the State of Washington. Near title lettering is a label in English explaining the locating of sites of all recorded undersea and terrestrial eruptions. All other surface designations are in German. Atypically mounted, not in the usual earth axis but to aid study of the Southern hemisphere, on a massive mahogany tressle stand with two turned columns and stretchers, a brass compass mounted in the center of the cross member. Moves on four casters beneath base. Lettered wooden half meridian folds on hinges. Orb easily removes from stand by releasing hook near the North Pole. Surface considerably distressed requiring extensive restoration. Major land masses largely intact as are the custom fitted addenda. Kiepert was the foremost cartographer of the Guillaumine era. The present is a high quality custom creation of huge original cost. An interesting project for the advanced globe collector. Extraordinarily rare.  I.D.#09022.

VERSAILLES TREATY PERIOD DIPLOMAT'S GLOBE WITH 30 INCH ORB IN RARE MISSION OAK STAND

Anglo-American  Rand McNally & Co. | W. & A.K. Johnston. 30 inch Terrestrial globe. Manufactured by Rand McNally & Co. Chicago / New York Rand McNally & Co. Chicago. c1919. 30 inch orb with time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pale green with ocean distances and ecliptic but emphasis is on political geography. Polished steel full ring meridian set on steel roller bearings within full mount cradle with four conforming braces supporting horizon ring. Entire structure fashioned from handsome plain quarter sawn oak as is the massive square supporting plinth above four extended feet. Horizon ring paper scale faded but largely intact; orb surface professionally restored. The gores are Scottish, done in Edinburgh by W. & A.K. Johnston, the Rand McNally title label was later applied. The mounting was probably done in Chicago as many big globes of this period were custom made. A dramatic statesman's globe of impressive proportions and appearance. I.D.#10427.  Link to more photos.   **New Addition** December 2009

1920's

Weber Costello Co. WC [logo] 18 Inch globe. Made by Weber Costello Co. Chicago Heights, Ill... Printed in England... [by] G.W. Bacon & Co. Ltd... Weber Costello Co. Chicago. c1920. Coated paper gores over plaster, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in light pea green with Equinoctial Colure, Ecliptic, isothermal lines, ocean currents, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and analemma. Cast brass full ring meridian on art nouveau brazier-style floor stand with mahogany horizon ring above three conforming brackets and incurvate legs, flame motif, with round, clear marble casters. Same style ornamental floor stand as on I.D.#07337 but 18-inch size and in solid brass. Corrosion spots to upper hemisphere, horizon ring has been replaced with fine mahogany replacement. Still shows Petrograd in Russia, post-Versailles European borders. Exceedingly handsome ornamental globe intended for the mansion or top executive office. Overall 46 inches high. Weber Costello’s best of all possible worlds. I.D.#09911. SOLD.

IMMEDIATE POST-VERSAILLES BOUNDARIES

Rand McNally & Co. Rand McNally & Company Terrestrial globe 12 inch.  Made in U.S.A.  Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. 1922. Dull paper gores over metal, time dial at North  Pole.  Oceans finished in pale blue. With ecliptic, Equinoctial colure ocean currents and elliptical "race track" analemma.  Full mount cast iron table stand with patented Rand McNally gothic tripod base that has been extended with a brass rod to serve as a floor globe. 35" high. Cast bronze full ring  meridian in cradle with thumb screw adjuster.  Shows Czecho-Slovakia, Yugoslavia called "Kingdom of the Serbs-Croats-Slovenes."  Russian Empire broken up but with Petrograd still shown. Rare short-lived map surface with cartographic error: not Slovenes but Slavs lived in Yugoslavia. Slight repairs on Africa where tipped over.  I.D.#10286. SOLD.

Hammett, J.L. Co. W.C. (logo) 18 INCH GLOBE PRINTED IN ENGLAND NATURAL SCALE 1:275,000,000 J.L. Hammett, Co. Boston. c1925. Coated paper gores over metal, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pale green with Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, isothermal lines and analemma. Extensive ocean currents but without ocean distances, emphasis on physical features. Surface stains and blemishes, horizon ring scale needs restoration. Handsome floor model mounted on a black walnut gothic revival stand, with central turned column supported by round base having with three wings. A Weber Costello globe retailed by Hammett using Bacon gores printed in London. Very legible surface. I.D.#08268b. SOLD.

Johnston, W. & A. J. and A. J. Nystrom & Co. 12 inch Terrestrial globe. by W. & A.K. Johnston, Limited geographers, engravers, printers Edinburgh. A.J. Nystrom & Co. sole United States agents. Chicago. W. & A.K. Johnston/A.J. Nystrom. Chicago. c1926. Dull steel engraved paper gores printed in Edinburgh, Scotland over plaster. Time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in olive green with bold International Date Line in red, Ecliptic, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, ocean currents, and analemma. Fully mounted with cast bronze full ring meridian in an adjustable cradle on raised Etruscan style torchiere floor stand with four paw feet. Includes laminated wood horizon ring with the colored lithographed scale designed and copyrighted by T.H. Costello in 1898. Leningrad shown in Russia but an Manchuria still part of Chinese Republic. With some chip losses to horizon scale, some surface blemishes, modern fasteners but on an unusual period decorator mount. I.D.#08965. SOLD.

ON ORNATE SHERATON FOUR LEG FLOOR STAND

Johnston, W. & A.K. /A.J. Nystrom & Co. 12 inch Terrestrial globe  by W. & A.K. Johnston Limited geographers  engravers printers Edinburgh. A.J. Nystrom & Co. sole United States agents, Chicago. Printed in Scotland ... Printed by W. & A.K. Johnston Ltd.  Edinburgh, Scotland. c1928. Dull engraved gores over metal, Oceans finished in pea green. Floor globe on cast bronze full ring  meridian, time dial at North Pole. Shows Leningrad but a still independent  Manchuria.  Strong ocean currents and a very detailed surface. Full mount walnut stand with four curved legs with acanthus carved knees, four curved stretchers and carved central column. Color lithographed horizon ring scale. Unusually good condition. I.D.#10022. SOLD.

MASSIVE EXECUTIVE FLOOR GLOBE FROM ROARING TWENTIES

Rand McNally & Co. Sixteen Inch Simplified and Indexed physical-political globe... Scale 1:31,680,000 One Inch = 500 Statute Miles or 434 Nautical Miles. One Centimeter = 317 Kilometers... Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. c1928. Coated paper gores over hollow steel, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in light blue with tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and analemma with explanatory note. Lecture platform floor stand mounting with cast iron full ring meridian and cradle raised on adjustable pipe stand on heavy round cast iron base with rollers. Patented Rand McNally mount. Emphasis is on physical features. Shows Leningrad in Russia but with Manchuria still independent. Shows British Mandate in Palestine. Discolorations at joints and some dust soiling. I.D.#08093.

Denoyer-Geppert Co. Cartocraft Physical-Political 16 inch globe... Edited by L.P. Denoyer... Denoyer-Geppert Co. Chicago. c1929. Dull paper gores over plaster board, later time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with International Date Line, Ecliptic, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and large analemma. Cast bronze full ring meridian in moveable cradle mounted to adjustable lecture platform floor stand. Good physical globe without national boundaries but showing major cities. Heights of some mountains given and many oceanic "deeps". Orb damaged with crack in south Atlantic and surface loss in central Africa. Cradle handcrafted and re-welded. A good geographer's globe. I.D.#07545.

1930's

Nystrom, A.J. & Co. 16 inch Simplified Physical-Political globe by W. & A.K. Johnston, Limited. Geographers, Engravers, Printers. Edinburgh... Edited by A.E. Parkins. Scale 1:31,680,000 1 inch on globe represetns 500 miles on the earth... A.J. Nystrom & Co. Sole United States agents. Chicago. c1930. Dull paper gores over plaster time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in avocado green, with International Date Line and ocean currents. Full cast metal meridian ring in cradle on adjustable column and white enameled tripod base. Lecture platform floor globe that emphasizes the physical features of the earth, omitting political boundaries. Port Arthur called Dairen, Seoul called Keijo. Shows deep spots in oceans, plateaus, plains, etc. One surface dent, stand needs attention. Interesting adult geographer's globe. I.D.#07339.

 LIGHTED 16 INCH ORB ABOUT 1931

Rand, McNally & Co. Rand McNally Indexed Terrestrial globe. Diameter 16 inches. Distances in statute miles. One inch equals 500 miles. Great Circle measuring scale along 30 W. Longitude. Rand McNally & Co. Chicago. ©1931. Coated paper gores over heavy glass, time dial at North Pole. Oceans colored pale green, with International Date Line and some nautical distances. Mounted on a walnut Phyfe style full mount stand with incurvate legs and brass sabots dating from the early 1930's. An attractive home orb surface with small sailing ship details, and cartouche of shell with Neptune and mermaid. Internally lighted, later wiring. Couple slight surface blemishes.  I.D.#10066.

FINE EARLY 1930S BOARDROOM 18 INCH GLOBE ON WALNUT FOUR-LEG FLOOR STAND 

Weber Costello Co.  WC [logo] 18 Inch. Weber Costello Co.   Chicago Heights, Ill. Map printed in England Globe made in U.S.A.   Weber Costello Co. Chicago. c1931. Coated paper gores by G.W. Bacon & Co. Ltd., over plaster, time dial at   North Pole.  Oceans finished in light pea green with Equinoctial  Colure, Ecliptic, ocean currents, Tropics of   Cancer and Capricorn and  analemma.  Cast iron full ring   meridian laid into cradle in walnut four turned-leg floor stand with horizon ring above conforming and incurvate stretchers. Shows Istanbul rather than Constantinople. Came from the boardroom of the Gilette Co., Boston, a company with a worldwide focus. 46 inches high. Stand repaired and polished, orb fine. Weber Costello's best of all possible worlds. I.D.#10430.  (Have more photos if needed)  **New Addition** February 2010

Hammond's 16 inch Physical globe... C.S. Hammond & Co. Brooklyn, N.Y. 1932. Coated paper gores ovr pasteboard, large three-spoke brass time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in avocado green showing a number of physical and political features unusual on globes. International Date Line, Ecliptic, nautical distances and analemma. Good depiction of the earth's physical features with varying shades of color, North American and Asian railroads and ocean depths. Elegantly mounted on a cast iron full ring meridian and cradle atop a fine mahogany Duncan Phyfe style tripod stand with brass paw sabots. Surface cleaned and recolored in spots. A beautiful fine residence library globe with a very legible surface. Shows British Mandate in Palestine. designation "Manchukuo" superimposed on Manchuria. I.D.#08061.  (Have more photos if needed)

CRAM FINE RESIDENCE FLOOR GLOBE, LIGHTED

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Unrivaled Terrestrial globe -12 inch- Without any of the following which was soon to appear: "Natural scale 1 = 41,420,882 One inch = 653 statute miles. 68.12 mi. length of a degree of longitude, shown at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings conform to official rulings on the United States Geographic Board and Royal Geographical Society. No.4..." George F. Cram Co.  Indianapolis. c1932. Private residence globe with 12" glass orb, metal time dial at North Pole. Electrically lighted with pull chain switch. Dull gores with oceans finished in blue-green, ocean currents and large analemma scale in Pacific. Cast bronze full ring meridian mount with adjustable thumb screw fastener. 37 inches high on a modified Duncan Phyfe style walnut floor stand with turned shaft rising from incurved triangular spacer to which are attached three incurvate fluted legs with bronze sabots. Orb surface darkened from internal bulb heat, few surface scrapes. Surface detailed with Korea as "Chosen", Manchukuo but in Africa Ethiopia (Abyssinia) still intact. Needs new cord and electrician's attention. Lighted globes this early are scarce. I.D.#10295.  (Have more photos if needed)

Denoyer-Geppert Co. Cartocraft 12 inch globe. Edited by L. P. Denoyer... Scale 1:42,000,000 January Isotherms (blue) July Isotherms (red) Denoyer-Geppert Co. Chicago. c1932. Unusual example of a school map publisher's entry into the fine residence globe market. With their extra large (4.75" diam.) time scale at the North Pole which they copyrighted in 1924. Dull finish gores over pasteboard dressed in plaster. Oceans finished light gray-green with ocean currents, isothermal lines, Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure and analemma. Cast bronzed metal full ring meridian in cradle with thumbscrew atop walnut baluster column "Early American" style tripod stand. Overall height 36 inches. Manchuria (Manchukuo) designated but prior to the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. Small surface losses and fading at equator. I.D.#06564.

Replogle Globes. 12 inch Library globe. Replogle Globes. Chicago. 1933. Dull finished gores, over glass, time dial at North Pole. Electrically lighted from within with toggle switch. Oceans finished in avocado green showing currents, nautical distances with tiny steam ships, Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure and analemma with legend text below. Cast metal full ring meridian in cradle with thumbscrew atop walnut Duncan Phyfe style four-leg pedestal stand. Overall height 36.5 inches. Electric cord renewed. Shows Manchutikuo and Inner and Outer Mongolia. Ethiopia described as (Italian) but not yet formally renamed Italian East Africa. Handsome home globe from a period when woodwork and even walls were being decorated in deep green. Few very small seam losses and bubbling. Very scarce early-lighted floor globe. I.D.#06563. SOLD.

SCARCE FULL MOUNT LIGHTED FLOOR GLOBE

Replogle Globes. 12 inch Library globe. Replogle Globes. Chicago. 1933. Dull finished gores, over glass, time dial at  North Pole. Electrically lighted from within with toggle switch.  Oceans finished in avocado green showing currents, nautical  distances with tiny steam ships, Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure and analemma with legend text below. Cast metal full ring meridian in full mount with horizon ring supported by three curved brackets atop a walnut Duncan Phyfe style four-leg  pedestal stand. Overall height 36.5 inches. Electric cord. Shows Manchutikuo and Inner and Outer Mongolia. Ethiopia described as (Italian) but not yet formally renamed Italian East  Africa. Sun fading to walnut stand, map surfaces very good. Handsome home globe from a period when woodwork and even  walls were being decorated in deep green.   Very scarce early lighted floor globe on the best stand.   I.D.#10014. SOLD.

ON FLOOR STAND

Replogle Globes. 12 inch Library globe. Replogle Globes. Chicago. 1933 late. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Handsome surface with oceans finished in pea green showing currents, nautical distances with tiny steam ships, Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure and analemma with note of explanation. Shows Chinese Great Wall and some topography. Full ring cast meridian in cradle raised from a walnut finish four leg floor stand. Shows only Manchukuo and Mongolia as united. Ethiopia before Italian invasion. Handsome home globe. Nice condition. I.D.#10206.   SOLD.

Cram, George F. Company. 12 inch Terrestrial globe Natural scale 1 = 41,420,882 One inch = 653 statute miles. 69.17 mi. Length of a degree of longitude, shown at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings conform to official rulings of U.S. Dept. of Commerce Geographic Section and permanent committee Royal Geographical Society. George F. Cram Company. Indianapolis. 1933. Hollow orb coated with plaster covered by lacquered paper gores, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in light blue but appearing pale green. With International Date Line, Ecliptic, bold ocean currents and analemma. Nautical distances in red. Cast bronze full ring meridian resting within a walnut finish mixed wood floor stand, 28.25" high, of modified Chinese Chippendale style. Eight slender turned legs, similar stretchers, four outward curved feet. Frieze and feet incised in floral design. Surface very legible and intact with only slight rubbing. Shows "Manchukuo", no German expansion in Europe, no Italian incursions into Ethiopia. Handsome home drawing room globe. 34.5 inches high. Packed in box ready to ship. I.D.#08990.

Cram, The George F. Company. 12 inch Terrestrial globe. The George F. Cram Company. Indianapolis. c1933. Dull paper gores over plaster, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with ocean currents, nautical distances, Equinoctial Colure, Ecliptic and analemma in Pacific. Cast bronze full ring meridian resting within full mount neo-Sheraton mahogany finish floor stand. Four fluted straight turned legs, incurvate stretchers with horizon ring with colored lithographed paper scale. Shows Manchuria as Manchoukuo, Leningrad in Russia. Some surface chips recolored, minor chipping and stain to horizon scale. An elegant fine residence library globe. I.D.#06894.

Hammond, C. S. & Co. Hammond's 12 inch Terrestrial globe... C.S. Hammond & Co. Brooklyn, N.Y. c1933. Dull paper gores over hollow steel. Lacking time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in olive green with Ecliptic, International Date Line and analemma. A few nautical distances in red. Bronzed cast iron full ring meridian and cradle on floor stand turned walnut column and tripod legs with brass paw sabots. High quality stand. Shows Manchukuo but without later German and Italian expansions. The Hammond globes from the late 1920's and early 1930's are sought after not for their map surfaces but for the elegance of the mountings. I.D.#08153. SOLD.

Cram, George F. Co. 12 inch Terrestrial globe...  Natural Scale 1 = 41,420,882 One inch = 653  Statute Miles. 68.12 mi. Length of a degree of longitude, shown  at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings  conform to official rulings of United States Geographic Board and Royal Geographic Society. No.3.  The George F. Cram Company. Indianapolis. 1933. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at  North Pole. Oceans tinted medium blue, with ecliptic, equinoctial colure and large analemma scale in Pacific. Shows strong ocean currents. Floor mount  with a cast bronze full ring meridian in cradle above a Duncan Phyfe walnut finish four-leg stand. Persia now named Iran, Italian East Africa not yet named. Shows the  railroads of Asia, "Manchuria or Manchoukuo", French Indo China  and Siam. Versailles Treaty borders in Europe. Generally nice condition but a bit wobbly on stand.  I.D.#10323. (Have more photos if needed)  **New Addition** January 2009

16 INCH PLATFORM FLOOR GLOBE IN ADJUSTABLE STAND

Rand McNally & Company. Sixteen Inch Simplified and Indexed Physical-Political Globe. Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. 1934. Vividly colored physical (mountains, deserts, forests, oceans, etc) and political globe. Oceans finished in blue green,  time dial(s) at North Pole. Orb emphasises political features (cities, countries, such as PALESTINE,  as well as the physical. Political orb shows International   Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, nautical distances   and analemma. Shows Manchukuo but no nazi or fascist expansions in Europe.    Globe sits in cradle ofan adjustable floor stand with black cast iron base. Unusually bright well-preserved condition.   I.D.#09034.

EARLIEST LIGHTED BLACK OCEAN FLOOR GLOBE

Replogle Globes. 12 inch Library globe. Replogle Globes. Chicago. 1934. Very scarce early lighted floor globe. Dull finished gores, over glass, time dial at North Pole. Electrically lighted from within with pull chain. Oceans finished in black showing ocean currents, nautical distances. Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure and analemma. Cast iron full ring meridian on offset bracket atop turned pole on square base raised by four splayed legs all finished in maple. Overall height 36.5". Electric cord defective, needs replacing. In Asia shows Manchutikuo and Inner and Outer Mongolia, Chosen, Sinkiang enclosed in border with Mongolia and Altai. Also Tannatova, Baluchistan, Siam, French Indo China and Iran. Ethiopia described as (Italian) but not yet formally renamed Italian East Africa. Sudan is Anglo Egyptian Sudan. Excellent topographical and political detail before German expansions in Europe. In Iraq shows "Ruins of Babylon" south of Baghdad. I.D.#10145.

ELEGANT 16 INCH FLOOR GLOBE

Beckley-Cardy Company. 16 Inch Universal Globe... Beckley-Cardy Company. Chicago. 1934. Coated paper gores over steel, large three-spoke metal time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in avocado green with mellowing patina, showing a number of physical and political features unusual on globes. International Date Line, Ecliptic, nautical distances and analemma. Good depiction of the earth's physical features with varying shades of color, North American and Asian railroads, plus North Atlantic and Trans-Pacific cable, tiny three stack steamers ply the shipping lanes with distances and "summer" and "winter" routes. Orb surface shows Iran, Siam, Ethiopia is (Italian), Manchukuo and Chosen both controlled by Japan. Pre-German incursions in Europe. These political names and boundaries indicate a date of 1934. "South Pole reached.. Amundsen 1911...Scott 1912...Byrd by plane, Nov. 29,1929". Little America shown as "Byrd's Base" in Antarctica. Shows the British Mandate in Palestine. Elegantly mounted on a cast iron full ring meridian and cradle atop a fine mahogany Duncan Phyfe style tripod stand with brass paw sabots. Surface highly legible with minor scuffs and an overall antique patina. A handsome fine residence or boardroom library globe.  I.D.#10271. SOLD.

UNUSUAL BROWN OCEANS FLOOR MODEL

Replogle Globes Inc. 12 inch Library globe.   Replogle Globes Inc. Chicago. c1934 Coated paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at  North Pole.  Handsome surface with oceans finished in brown with International Date Line, ecliptic and large analemma with  note of explanation.  Nautical distances shown with small ships, transatlantic routes shown with ocean liners, also Indian Ocean  coastal routes.  Shows Great Chinese Wall but no topography.  On cast brass full meridian on a well- carved Duncan Phyfe style walnut stand with four legs, column with floral carving, legs have brass caps. Iran shown once Persia. Ethiopia shown as Italian. Shows earlier Manchutikuo reading. Attractive  graphics, quality home globe. Small section in Pacific restored. I.D.#10324. (Have more photos if needed)  **New Addition** January 2009

Replogle Globes Inc. 16 inch Library globe. Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. 1935. Another example of I.D.#07321 on Duncan Phyfe style walnut floor stand. Lower grommet needs replacing otherwise orb rubs when turned. Lacks one sabot off a leg. Handsome globe and appearance. Exceptionally fine orb. I.D.#07888.  SOLD.

Replogle Globes. 12 inch Library globe. Chicago. 1935. Coated paper gores over plastic, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with Ecliptic, International Date Line, nautical distances with tiny ships and analemma with note on its purpose. Cast metal full ring meridian in cradle raised from a turned column in the center of a mahogany Chippendale style four leg cigarette table. Fine quality cabinetry. Table 14" high, overall height 35". Shows Manchutikuo and Ethiopia as Italian. Original custom mount. I.D.#08440. SOLD.

Rand McNally & Company. Sixteen Inch Simplified and Indexed Physical-Political globe. Coated paper gores on hollow steel orb, time dial at the North Pole. Oceans finished in blue green, time dial at North Pole. Orb shows Arctic Circle, International Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, nautical distances and analemma. Arctic Circle, International date line, nautical routes and distances, land caravan routes and railroads all shown in red. Shows Manchukuo and Korea is Chosen. Ethiopia as Italian, British Mandate in Palestine. Black finish iron lecture platform mount with full ring meridian in cradle raised on adjustable pipe floor stand on heavy round cast iron base. Patented Rand McNally mount. Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. 1935. Good overall condition, some rubbing around Antarctica. Handsome appearance. I.D.#09048. SOLD.

Cram, George F. Co. 12 inch Terrestrial globe... Natural Scale 1 = 41,420,882 One inch = 653 Statute Miles. 68.12 mi. Length of a degree of longitude, shown at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings conform to official rulings of United States Geographic Board and Royal Geographic Society. No.3. The George F. Cram Company. Indianapolis. c1935. Dull paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans tinted a bright blue but lacquered so as to appear pea green, large analemma scale in Pacific. Table mount with a cast bronze full ring meridian with cradle and thumbscrew adjustment. On a later Duncan Phyfe walnut floor stand same as I.D.#04497. Same orb as I.D.#04339. I.D.#06952.

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Unrivaled Terrestrial globe -12 inch- Natural scale 1 = 41,420,882 One inch = 653 statute miles. 68.12 mi. length of a degree of longitude, shown at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings conform to official rulings on the United States Geographic Board and Royal Geographical Society. No.4... George F. Cram Co. Indianapolis. c1935. Dull paper gores over plaster, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in blue-green, large analemma scale in Pacific. Cast iron full ring meridian with cradle and thumb screw adjustment, fixed to turned walnut baluster column on four incurvate reeded legs ending in metal sabots. Surface detailed with "Chosen (Korea)" southeast Asia with Siam and French Indo China, Europe with pre-Rhineland boundaries. Some surface damage at equator but without abrasions. Asia railroad coverage. Handsome home floor globe. I.D.#09030.

Replogle Globes, Inc. 16 inch Library globe. Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. c1935. Gloss paper gores over aluminum, time dial at North Pole. Time dial fixed to central shaft released by a wingnut for precise readings. Oceans finished in turquoise green with nautical distances and analemma with note on its purpose. Nickle plated cast pot metal full ring meridian within cradle fastened with wingnut. Orb and cradle fixed to an elegant high quality walnut Duncan Phyfe style floor stand with baluster column with palm leaf motif, four incurvate fluted legs ending with brass paw-like sabots. A very good quality well constructed piece of furniture. Bright, extremely legible map surfaces. Nautical routes shown with tiny steamships. Shows the Saar in Europe. Ethiopia shown as Italian. The Library series, on either floor or table mounts, is the best Replogle globe of the period. I.D.#07321.SOLD.

Replogle Globes. 16 inch Universal globe. Beckley-Cardy Company Chicago. Legend... Made in U.S.A. Copyright Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle Globes. Chicago. c1936. Uncoated gores over plaster, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with ecliptic, International Date Line, nautical distances with tiny steamships, short wave stations and analemma scale. The same surface as the Replogle Library floor models. Retailed by school map dealers Beckley-Cardy, renamed the Universal and supplied with their label. Cast metal full ring meridian in cradle. Mounted on a period mahogany stained Duncan Phyfe style four-foot floor stand. Shows the Saar region in Europe which voted in 1936 to return to Germany, Ethiopia designated Italian and Manchukuo shown in Asia. Surface faded and rubbed but very legible and nicely toned. Overall height 46.5 inches. Only example we have seen. I.D.#09908. SOLD.

Replogle Globes. Replogle 12 inch Terrestrial globe... Printed in Great Britain. Replogle Globes. Chicago, Illinois. 1937. Beautifully printed dull coated gores over pasteboard. No time dial at North Pole but with a finely detailed analemma with explanatory note on its purpose. Oceans finished in pea green with nautical routes in statute miles. Landmasses finished in tan showing some topography. Moveable cast bronze full ring meridian in cradle on Duncan Phyfe style mahogany floor stand, 34 inches high, with turned baluster column above four incurvate fluted legs ending with bronze sabots. Names show British spellings with Indo China called Annam and in condemnation of Japanese expansion in Asia, old names are used for Manchuria and Korea with their new designations "Manchukuo" and "Chosen" in parentheses. Orb surface shows a few small dents and abrasions with restoration at the North Pole, meridian ring cracked through. Nevertheless attractive and well preserved. I.D.#04370.

Replogle Globes. 12 inch Library globe... Replogle Globes. Chicago. c1937. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with Equinoctial Colure, Ecliptic, many nautical distances with tiny ships, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and large analemma scale. Cast white metal full ring meridian and cradle raised on a four-legged Duncan Phyfe style light walnut floor stand. Shows Manchutikuo, Ethiopia as Italian but no nazi merger with Austria. Surface quite detailed, a little rubbed and dusty. A nice home living room globe. I.D.#08070. SOLD.

Replogle Globes, Inc. 12 inch Standard globe. Clear * Accurate * Up-to-date. Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. 1938. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished a medium blue green, analemma scale with short note in Pacific. Sea-lane distances in statute miles and with International Date Line. Cast bronze half meridian raised on a Duncan Phyfe style walnut finished hardwood floor stand with turned baluster column above four incurvate fluted legs. Stand not as elaborate as in previous years. Brightly colored map surface showing British Empire in pink, Nazi Germany annexing only Austria, Manchuria under the Japanese is spelled "Manchutikuo". Surface very good with only a few slight abrasions and markings. The "Norman Rockwell period" family living room globe. Floor globes were by now being marketed more to the middle class home than to the mansion. I.D.#04497. SOLD.

EARLY WAR FLOOR MODEL

Weber Costello Co. New Peerless 12 inch globe. Terrestrial Globe.   Weber Costello. Chicago Heights, IL. 1938, early. Coated paper gores over pasteboard. Time  dial at North Pole.  Oceans finished in light blue with Equinoctial Colure,  Ecliptic, nautical distances, ocean currents, and analemma. Cast bronze full ring meridian within conforming cradle atop three leg Duncan Phyfe walnut floor stand.   Interesting early World War 2  globe, showing Hungary and Slovenia  as part of Axis. Poland not yet invaded. Manchukuo extends southwest to Great Wall. Also shows Italian East Africa. Surface with a few small stains but nice and legible.  I.D.#10294.

FINE EARLY WWII LIGHTED LIBRARY GLOBE

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Unrivaled Terrestrial Globe. The George F. Cram Co. Indianapolis, Indiana. c1938. Handsome 12 inch glass orb overlaid with glossy printed paper gores. Lighted from within with low watt bulb activated by pull chain beneath orb. Globe turns in a full cast meridian bronzed seated in a u-shaped cast and bronzed cradle attached to turned mahogany finish Duncan Phyffe style base with four incurvate legs ending with brass sabots. Oceans finished in age-toned avocado green with complementary lighter colors for countries. Time dial at north pole. Strong emphasis on ocean currents and physical as well as political features. Ethiopia is Italian East Africa (1934); Sudetenland and Austria is now part of Nazi Germany, but Poland not yet overrun, placing the date as after Oct. 1938. An attractive high-end lighted library globe.  I.D.#10363. (Have more photos if needed)  **New Addition** January 2009

LIGHTED ART GLOBE ON WALNUT FLOOR STAND

Rand, McNally & Company. Rand, McNally Indexed Terrestrial Art globe.  Diameter 12 inches, distances in statute miles.  One inch equals 666 miles.  Rand, McNally & Company. Chicago. 1939 early. Uncoated gores over glass, lighted from within. Lacks time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in olive with vignette depictions of various sailing ships. Cast nickel full ring meridian moving  within cradle atop a walnut Duncan Phyfe four-leg floor stand. New cord supplied. Shows nautical distances, the Tropics  of Cancer and Capricorn, the International Date Line. British  Empire in pink, Chosen (Korea) and Formosa as Japanese territory. Shows the Third Reich in its post-Munich borders; Czechoslovakia  does not exist and Slovenia is a German protectorate. Prior to Polish invasion. Some loosening of gores and with some surface stains. Scarce illuminated version. I.D.#10277.

NO.4 SURFACE FLOOR MODEL LIGHTED

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Unrivaled Terrestrial globe -12 inch-  Natural Scale 1 = 41,420,882 One inch = 653  Statute Miles. 68.12 mi. Length of a degree of longitude, shown  at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings  conform to official rulings of United States Geographic Board and Royal Geographic Society. No.4.  The George F. Cram Company. Indianapolis. c1938. Coated paper gores over glass, lighted from within. Time dial at  North Pole. Oceans tinted a medium green, ecliptic, equinoctial colure and large analemma scale in Pacific. The Cram No.4 surface is more detailed than the No.3. Floor mount  with a cast brass full meridian in cradle with two adjustment screws. On a Duncan Phyfe walnut finished four leg stand. One brass leg cap missing. Shows the railroads of Asia, Manchoukuo and Chosen (Korea)  are Japanese, French Indo China and Thailand (Siam) Italian East Africa in Africa. Nautical distances shown in red, ocean currents in white. No radio transmitter locations. Austria annexed by Germany after the Munich crisis. A bit wobbly on stand. I.D.#10325.  **New Addition** January 2009

IN DUNCAN PHYFE FLOOR STAND

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Universal Terrestrial globe -12 inch-... Indianapolis. 1939. Another example of I.D.#08177 with the same geography. Gilded cast iron full ring meridian and cradle on a mahogany finished Duncan Phyfe style four leg floor stand. Early war issue stand with glued on pieces to column. I.D.#08178.

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Universal Terrestrial globe - 12 inch - Natural Scale 1 = 41,420,882 68.12 mi. Length of a degree of longitude, shown at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings conform to official rulings of United States Geographic Board and Royal Geographical Survey. No.3. The George F. Cram Company. Indianapolis. 1939 late. Coated paper gres over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in blue green, large analemma in Pacific. Shows Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure/International Date Line, nautical distances and ocean currents. Trade routes and radio transmitters shown in red. Gilded cast iron full ring meridian and cradle on a light walnut Duncan Phyfe style four leg floor stand. Same orb as I.D.#06565 with Slovakia now a part of the Third Reich. Lower grommet repaired. I.D.#08177. SOLD.

1940's

Rand, McNally & Co. Rand McNally Indexed Terrestrial Art globe. Diameter 16 inches. Distances in statute miles. One inch equals 500 miles. See Great circle measuring scale along 30 w. Longitude. Rand McNally & Co. Chicago. c1940. Dull paper gores over hollow steel orb, plastic time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with International Date Line, nautical distances and small representations of famous sailing ships. On this, the largest size of the Art Globe, the little sailing ships are actually named. Cast white metal full ring meridian on a fullmount walnut Duncan Phyfe three leg stand. Names each small atoll in the South Pacific. Slovakia shown as a German Protectorate. Spots of surface corrosion. Lower grommet damaged with considerable rubbing in near Antarctica. Early wartime top end model. Rare size. I.D.#08179.

 LARGE MILITARY INSTRUCTIONAL GLOBE

[Nystrom, A. J.& Co.] untitled. [21.5 inch project globe]    Denoyer Geppert Company. c1945. Precision constructed with 21.5 inch hollow metal  orb land masses in green, oceans in medium blue.  Only longitude  scales marked on surface.  Supported by precision stainless steel ferule and clamp on an adjustable steel floor platform stand, finished in naval blue gray. Precision constructed to government  specifications. Used by either the navy or air force as lecture  platform and classroom training apparatus for geography and  navigation.  Orb size non-standard, not found in  commercial globes. Orb surface in unusually fine clean condition.  I.D.#09993. SOLD.

 LARGE MILITARY INSTRUCTIONAL GLOBE 

[Nystrom, A. J.& Co.] untitled. [21.5 inch project globe]    Denoyer Geppert Company. c1945. Precision constructed with 21.5 inch hollow metal  orb land masses in green, oceans in medium blue.  Only longitude  scales marked on surface.  Supported by precision stainless steel ferule and clamp on an adjustable steel floor platform stand, finished in naval blue gray. Precision constructed to government  specifications. Used by either the navy or air force as lecture  platform and classroom training apparatus for geography and  navigation.  Orb size non-standard, not found in  commercial globes. Orb surface in very clean condition.  I.D.#09994.

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Unrivaled Terrestrial globe -12 inch- Natural Scale 1- 41,420,882 One inch = 653 Statute Miles 68.12 mi. Length of a degree of longitude, shown at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings conform to official rulings of United States Geographic Board and Royal Geographical Society. No. 4. The George F. Cram Company. Indianapolis. c1945. Attractive orb with dull coated gores over pasteboard dressed in white plastic. Heavy private residence orb quality. Oceans finished in pea green, large analemma scale in Pacific. Nautical distances shown in red, time dial at North Pole present but detached. Laid into an olive crackle-finish steel cradle with horizon ring supported by conforming struts; a so-called Douthit mount named for its inventor the late Mr. Douthit, president of the George F. Cram Co. Horizon ring has distances, time and latitude degree scales and speaks of bomber and transport plane air speeds. Cram's best schoolroom globe issued immediately after VJ-Day with good coverage of the railroads of Asia. European boundaries of immediately after World War 2 with Austria and Czechoslovakia restored. India and Burma still under British with Pakistan not yet formed. Unusual in that it shows "Palestine & Israel".  Cradle fitted into what appears to have been a four-legged oak stool with the seat removed and its frame used as a floor stand. Found in the Hudson Valley and believed used at Stewart Army air Base to instruct cadets in aerial navigation. Nice display piece and a rare survival. I.D.#04991.

Denoyer-Geppert Co. untitled [20 inch project globe] Denoyer-Geppert Co. Chicago 40. c1948. Precision square steel ferule supports hollow steel orb with oceans finished in medium blue showing only latitude and longitude scales in white. Land masses shown in black with coast lines in yellow. Raised on adjustable iron floor stand with wide heavy round cast iron base finished in navy gray. Very slight surface denting and rippling, some rust flecks to surface. Used for group training in navigation. I.D.#09968. SOLD.

Rand McNally & Company. Rand McNally Indexed Terrestrial globe. Diameter 16 inches, distances in statute miles one inch equals 500 miles. See Great Circle measuring scale along 30°W. Longitude. Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. c1948. Dull paper gores over hollow steel orb, no time dial. Oceans finished in pea green with analemma scale. Full cast iron ring meridian fastened by adjustment screws to a cradle of cast iron marked Patent No. 8,2014290-2028262 Rand McNally & Co. Chicago, Ill. Raised on an adjustable telescoping heavy cast iron floor stand with round base 18 inches in diameter likewise marked Rand, McNally & Co. Pat. App'd for. Surface shows East and West Pakistan, Israel, Indo-China not French, inde-pendent Ethiopia and Somaliland in Africa. Relatively simple map surfaces for so large a globe. Two small surface dents, other stains and abrasions. A lecture platform globe from the Truman era. I.D.#04210.

Hammond, C. S. & Co. Hammond's International globe 18" globe. C.S. Hammond & Co. New York. c1948. Floor stand in moderne style of black finished steel wire with brass feet. Pivoting on axis and seasonal declination. Globe air inflated plastic. Political features only. I.D.#02774. SOLD.

MASSIVE 32 INCH LIBRARY GLOBE ON "EISENHOWER" STAND   Link to pictures

Rand McNally & Company. Rand McNally Indexed Terrestrial globe. Diameter 12 inches. Distances in statute miles. One inch equals 666 miles. See Great Circle Measuring Scale along 30 W. longitude. Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. 1949. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with International Date Line, compass rose and a few airline distances. Surface decorated with many historic sailing ships. Bronzed cast metal full ring meridian in cradle with thumb screw adjuster on an earlier Duncan Phyfe style floor stand. Locates Eniwetok Atoll where atomic bomb tests were held. Some slight surface rubbing. I.D.#06130.

LIGHTED FLOOR MODEL

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle 12 Inch Precision Globe. Legend... Designed and edited by Gustav Brueckmann, cartographer. Replogle Globes, Inc.  Chicago. c1949. Dull paper gores over glass. Metal time dial at North Pole. Full ring bronze meridian within cradle with adjustment screw raised on a four leg Duncan Phyfe style stand with carved acanthus leaf column. Shows both Pakistan and Israel. Lighted from within, metal sabots on feet. Electric light needs repair. Few surface blemishes repaired. I.D.#10149.

LIGHTED FLOOR MODEL 16 INCH

Rand McNally & Company. Rand McNally Indexed Terrestrial globe.   Diameter 16 inches, distances in statute miles one inch equals 500 miles. See Great Circle measuring scale along 30  W. Longitude.  Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. c1949. Coated paper gores over glass, plastic time dial at North Pole. Lighted from within electrically. Oceans finished in medium blue with International Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, aerial distances but without analemma scale. Cast full ring meridian seated within cradle of a walnut full mount floor stand with plain horizon ring, conforming supports raised on turned column above four incurved legs with metal paw form sabots. Surface shows Indonesia in 1949 but before Germany was divided into East and West. Laos and Cambodia not yet shown. Next to the Terrestrial Art globes, this is the finest Rand McNally mid 20th century production. Handsome traditional Duncan Phyfe style furniture that is well made and varnished. Colorful surface. Couple small paper losses in Greenland Sea area due to heat burns and small spots in the South Atlantic. Otherwise very good condition. I.D.#10287.

MODERNISTIC FLOOR STAND

Rand McNally & Company. Rand McNally Indexed Terrestrial globe. Diameter 12 inches. Distances in statute miles. One inch equals 666 miles. See Great Circle Measuring Scale along 30 W. longitude. Copyright by Rand McNally & Company Chicago Made in U.S.A. Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. 1949. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, plastic time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in dark blue with International Date Line. No compass rose but with many airline distances in blue. Surface decorated with historic sailing ships. Bronzed cast metal full ring meridian in cradle. Rises from a walnut finished floor stand with three long four-sided curving legs. Locates Eniwetok Atoll where atomic bomb tests were held. Some slight surface rubbing in lower hemisphere. After World War 2, the word "art" was omitted from title. I.D.#10317.  **New Addition**  April 2009

1950's

ATTRACTIVE LIGHTED 'LIBRARY' ON FLOOR STAND

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle 16 Inch Library Globe.  Legend... Designed and edited by Gustav  Brueckmann, cartographer.  Replogle Globes, Inc.  Chicago. c1950. Dull paper gores over glass. Metal time dial  at North Pole. Oceans finished in antique tan when lighted but green blue when not. Lights from within. Full ring meridian in bronze that rests on metal roller built into the four legged mahogany finished floor stand moderne in style. Shows Israel but with Korea undivided. Slight surface nick in South America but in very good condition overall.  Handsome larger lighted globe.  I.D.#10106. 

Dalmau Carles Pla S.A. untitled. [Spanish 9 inch terrestrial globe] Dalmau Carles Pla S.A. Madrid? c1950. Hollow white plastic orb with coated paper gores. Without time dial or meridian. Oceans finished in pea green with only International Date Line. Simplified surfaces but still an adult globe. Mount is a custom made welded art construction consisting of scraps of pipe, cable and hand wrought iron. Metals include iron, copper and brass. Very imaginative, in the manner of Picasso. 42 inches high, gilded. Shows Pakistan but a still united Vietnam and Korea. Surface labeling entirely in Spanish. Orb repaired at South Pole with added grommet. Highly unusual. I.D.#07166.

INTERESTING JAPANESE OCEANOGRAPHIC FLOOR GLOBE

Japanese. Surface text entirely in Japanese. Tokyo. ©1950. Physical-Political globe with 11" orb. Color photolithographic gores over plastic. Oceans finished in varying shades of blue to indicate depths with detailed ocean currents. Meticulous portrayal of oceanography of Pacific. Highly detailed coverage of the world's railroads. Chrome plated full ring meridian raised on chrome plated pipe column and circular base. Shows Korea as divided and post-WW2 Europe. Some surface losses near equator.  I.D.#09973.

Weber Costello Co. Weber Costello Co... Physical Political Semi-Contour 16 inch globe... Weber Costello Co. Chicago Heights, Il. c1951. Coated paper gores over pasteboard with time dial. Oceans finished in dark pea green, with Gulf Stream in Atlantic, nautical distances, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, International Date Line mountainous regions in brown, ocean depths in brown. Adjustable full meridian silver coated on adjustable floor stand in crackle finish green, with casters. Wing screw adjuster lacking. Repairs to orb at equator. I.D.#06968. SOLD.

Denoyer-Geppert Co. Cartocraft physical-political 12 inch globe Edited by C.B. Odell... Capitals underlined. Political boundaries in purple. De facto boundaries of 1956 are shown without reference to their status in International agreements... Denoyer-Geppert Co. Chicago. 1956. Coated paper gores over hollow metal, large time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in medium blue with International Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and analemma scale with note of explanation. Landmasses show heights by varying colors. Cast copper full ring meridian and cradle on adjustable floor stand with round base with casters. Small size but a good high school or college globe by a noted school map and chart publisher. I.D.#08180.

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle 16 inch Library globe.  Capitals shown thus:... Scale 1:31,680,000  1 inch on the globe represents 500 miles on earth... Designed and edited by Gustav Brueckmann, cartographer.  Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. c1956. Dull paper gores over hollow metal orb. Time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in deep  pea green with a few nautical distances and the International  Date Line. Mounted on steel conforming ferrules  on a round mahogany wood base with ball feet. Attractive large home globe.  I.D.#08265.  

Replogle Globes Inc. Replogle 16 inch Library globe. Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. 1959.Coated paper gores over plastic, lighted from within. Time dial at North Pole. Oceans colored pale green. With International Date Line and some nautical distances. Chromed full ring meridian and cradle. Egypt and Syria joined together into United Arab Republic (1958-1961). Light burn spot near North Pole.  On Duncan Phyfe style walnut floor stand with metal sabots. Handsome globe ensemble.  I.D.#10056.

1960's

Rand McNally & Company. Rand McNally Indexed Terrestrial globe.  Diameter 16 inches. Distances in statute miles.  One inch equals 500 miles. See Great Circle Measuring Scale along 30 W. longitude.  Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. c1960. Coated paper gores over glass, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pea green with International Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and a few airline distances. Cast brass plate metal full ring meridian in walnut cradle on a Duncan Phyfe style walnut four-leg floor stand. Full mount basket revolves on turned column. Locates Eniwetok Atoll where atomic bomb tests were held.  A fine illuminated large home library globe with quality approximating globes from the twenties and thirties. I.D.#10023.  SOLD.

Rand McNally & Company. Rand McNally World globe. Cities are classified according to metropolitan population... Elevations in feet. Distances in statute miles. Small lakes and water less than 500 feet deep shown in white. One inch = approximately 660 miles or 1:41,850,000 Statute miles... Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. 1960. 12-inch diameter orb. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in medium blue with white continental shelves. Shows International Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, airline distances and analemma in Pacific. Detailed and attractive surface with national boundaries absent or muted. Cast metal full ring meridian mounted on a custom cast aluminum modernistic floor stand with three stylized lily pad feet. United Arab Republic period. Attractive home globe. I.D.#09000.

16 INCH LIGHTED GLOBE IN FULL MOUNT MAHOGANY DUNCAN PHYFE FLOOR STAND

Cram, George F. Company. 16 inch Political Terrestrial globe (Since 1867) - Scale approx. 500 miles per inch - copyright ... The George F. Cram Company, Inc. Indianapolis. c1962. Electrically lighted orb. Coated paper gores over plastic, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in tan with equinoctial colure, ecliptic, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, air distances in red, ocean currents and large analemma in Pacific. Cast metal full ring meridian. Without stand, excellent replacement orb. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. In full mount mahogany Duncan Phyfe floor stand with four legs; large, carved barrel and four arm cradle basket for globe. Handsome library globe. Very good condition and antique look. I.D.#09938.
 

"THE DIPLOMAT GLOBE"

Brueckmann, Gustav/LeRoy M. Tolman. Replogle 32 inch Library Globe (also called "The Diplomat Globe") Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago, Illinois. c1962. Coated paper gores over plastic orb. Lighted electrically from within. Time dial at North Pole. Full ring thick brass engraved meridian. In massive four pillar oak stand with decoratively carved legs and central pivot on cross stretchers holding the globe's meridian ring on rollers for ease of movement. Definitive detail of political boundaries, railroads, highways, canals, steamship routes as well as physical features: waterfalls, dams, swamps, lakes, glaciers, shelf ice, banks, reefs, cays, mountain peaks, passes, deserts, ocean currents, plus "ruins" and "places of interest". The largest globe commercially produced in the U.S. Examples have been in use in the White House and other top executive locations. Custom designed and edited by Gustav Brueckmann, cartographer; revisions by LeRoy M. Tolman. This is the definitive globe for the period 1958-1962. Although the gores are not dated, the United Arab Republic is shown minus Syria, which was included until 1962. Enormous orb is 32 inches in diameter or nearly 100 inches in circumference. Including stand the height is four feet. The stand is 30 inches high by 41 inches wide at the bottom. Therefore, the orb can be lifted out of the stand and the widest area is 32 inches for fitting through doorways. Very nice condition overall.  I.D.#10307. SOLD.  Link to more photos

 ON PLATFORM STAND

Cram, George F. Company. Deluxe political terrestrial globe - 16 inch - Natural Scale 1 = 31,680,000 One Inch - approx. 500 Statute Miles   69.17 mi. Length of a degree of longitude, shown at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 w. Spellings conform to official rulings of United States Geographic Board and Royal Geographical Society. No. 16 [In cartouche near Alaska] 16 inch Political Terrestrial Globe Cram's (Since 1867) The George F. Cram Company. Indianapolis. 1963. Coated paper gores over pasteboard. On iron pipe stand adjustable, with castors beneath. Moveable full ring meridian. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, oceans finished in dark blue green. Syria not united with Egypt as United Arab Republic, Bangladesh not yet formed. Surface very rubbed and checked with losses. Good fix-up project.  I.D.#08289.

 LIGHTED FLOOR MODEL

Replogle Globes. Replogle 12 inch diameter globe   World Vision series... Population... Replogle  Globes Meredith Corporation... Le Roy M. Tolman,  cartographer.  Replogle Globes, Meredith Corporation. Chicago. c1963. Dull gores over plastic, lighted from within. Time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in gray, a few steamship routes in nautical miles, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and the International Date Line. Vividly colored land masses. Cast metal chromed full ring meridian on a black finished wood column on round chromed base. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. Some surface pitting to chrome.   I.D.#09974.

ATTRACTIVE SHERATON FULL MOUNT FLOOR STAND, LIGHTED

Rand, McNally & Company. Rand McNally Terrestrial globe.  Diameter 16 inches. Distances in statute miles.  One inch equals 500 miles.  Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. c1963. Coated gores over plastic, time dial at North Pole. Electrically lighted from within. Oceans finished in light blue. Ecliptic, International Date Line and tropics of Cancer and Capricorn subdued so as to not obscure the Pacific islands. Executive or fine residence globe on a walnut four leg Sheraton floor stand with turned column and full mount horizon ring. Brass full ring meridian. Only Egypt still United Arab Republic. I.D.#10004.

Cram, George F. Co. Butler. Indianapolis. 1964. 16" plastic orb, time dial at North Pole. Lighted from within. Oceans finished in mustard yellow with ecliptic, International Date Line, few ocean distances. Cast metal full ring meridian on simulated oak floor stand with casters, six sided with six turned legs. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. Handsome executive globe. I.D.#08243.

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle Stereo Relief Globe. Diameter 12 inches... Gustav Brueckmann, cartographer. Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. 1964. Coated paper gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in olive green with International Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and ocean currents. Relief gores show mountains. Goldtoned stamp steel full ring meridian set into three leg stand of oak turnings and wide meridian ring in American Windsor style. Only Egypt marked United Arab Republic. Attractive home globe. I.D.#08888.

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle 24 inch Library globe... Designed and edited by Gustav Brueckmann, cartographer. Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. c1964. Coated paper gores over plastic. Lighted electrically from within, needs new cord. Time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in blue with ocean currents and a few nautical distances. Full ring brass meridian. On a moderne style four leg walnut floor stand, turned legs and cross stretchers. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. Replogle presently offers two models on this style stand, the Finley with 20" orb and the Austin with a 16" orb. The 24" size has been discontinued. I.D.#07766.

Rand, McNally & Co. Rand McNally Indexed Terrestrial globe. Diameter 16 inches. Distances in statute miles. One inch equals 500 miles. Great Circle measuring scale along 30 W. Longitude. Chicago. ©1964. Dull paper gores over clear plastic, time dial at North Pole. Oceans colored olive green, with International Date Line and some nautical distances. Mounted on a walnut Phyfe style full mount stand with incurvate legs and brass sabots dating from the 1930's. Internally lighted the ensemble shows a nice period effect. Couple surface blemishes restored. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. I.D.#07338.

HANDSOME FLOOR STAND

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle Comprehensive globe. Diameter 16 inches, 40.64 cm ... (LeRoy M. Tolman, cartographer) . Chicago. 1964. Coated paper gores over metal, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in olive green with International Date Line, ocean currents. Without analemma or other features. Mounted with heavy cast bronze full ring meridian on a floor stand of hardwood walnut finished. Wide horizon ring raised on three turned legs with French feet. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. Very good condition and attractive home globe. I.D.#08264b. SOLD.

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle Comprehensive globe. Diameter 16 inches, 40.64 cm... LeRoy M. Tolman, cartographer. Chicago. 1965. Coated paper gores over heavy pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pale blue with International Date Line, Equinoctial Colure, ocean currents, some air distances. Mounted with articulated conforming ferules on a floor stand of turned hardwood shaft on bronzed conical base. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. Very good condition and legible home globe. I.D.#07309.

Rand, McNally & Company. Rand, McNally World Portrait globe. Coated embossed photolithographic gores over pasteboard. Time dial at North Pole, lacking. Rand, McNally & Company. Chicago. c1965. 12" diameter. Mounting with meridian and latitude scales on two articulated chrome plated conforming steel ferrules on a round chromed steel base. Detailed surface showing southeast Asian Vietnam War boundaries with Saigon. Egypt only is U.A.R. Ocean floor and earth surface topographic features. Same as I.D.#04115 but on a nicer mounting. I.D.#04107.

Cram, George F. Company. Butler. Natural Scale 1=42,000,000 One Inch = 660 Statute Miles. 68.12 mi. Length of a degree of longitude, shown at each 10 degrees of latitude on meridian 30 degrees west. Spellings conform to official rulings of United States Geographical Board and the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names. No. 1-12. The George F. Cram Company, Inc. Indianapolis. c1965. Internally lighted 12 inch plastic orb fitted with dull finish gores, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in a dark tan, analemma scale in Pacific. Finely cast bronze full ring meridian fitted to a full mount walnut finish floor stand of turned dual-tier triple columns above a tripod base by the Butler Furniture Company. Only Egypt shown as the United Arab Republic. An attractive top executive floor stand globe with excellent coverage of the world's railroads. I.D.#04228.

Italian. 20th Century. "Glebo terraqueo fatto secondo gli intendimenti dei portolani spanoli et portoghesi Anno Domini 1578". [within cartouche] Facsimile of a manuscript world globe. Rome. c1965. 18 inch orb decorated in mock antique style but in manner basically of several Spanish and Portuguese portolan charts of the 16th century. The name Miquel Benezul appears at Venezuela. Vividly enhanced with numerous sea monsters, sailing ships and geological configurations from obvious later periods. Claimed by the importers to be based on an original globe housed in the National Museum of Science in Florence. Hinged at the equator, the northern hemisphere opens to reveal a fitted compartment for spirits, glassware and bar accessories. Interior of upper hemisphere is likewise decorated with a heavenly scene patterned on the dome of a chapel in the Vatican. Equator and meridian scale decorated with the signs of the zodiac and other art. Full mount floor stand raised on turned wood legs ending with brass casters. Hinge needs repair, otherwise in near new condition. I.D.#03789. SOLD.

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle Comprehensive globe. Diameter 12 inches, 30.48 cm... Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. c1966. Plastic orb, lighted from within, covered with coated plastic gores. Time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in light blue varying with the depth. Shows Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and Equinoctial Colure. Mounted within attractive brass full ring meridian in cradle with thumbscrew adjusters atop carved walnut Duncan Phyfe style floor stand, the four curved legs ending with metal sabots. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. Nice condition. An attractive decorator globe. I.D.#07635.

 ON PLATFORM STAND

Weber Costello Co. 16 inch Physical Contour Relief Advanced series Legend... Elevations... BB 23 566 Weber Costello. Chicago, Il. c1967. Coated paper gores over pasteboard with time  dial. Oceans finished in light blue with Gulf Stream in  Atlantic, nautical distances, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. International Date Line,  mountainous regions in brown. Ring ferules that move but without meridian. Egypt and Syria no longer called United Arab Republic.  Attractive school instructional globe on adjustable chrome platform stand. Very nice condition. I.D.#09995.

Replogle Globes. Meredith Corporation. Replogle 12 inch diameter globe. World Vision series... LeRoy M. Tolman, cartographer. Chicago. c1967. Dull paper gores over plastic, lighted from within. Time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished medium blue with International Date Line and some nautical distances. Cast chromed full ring meridian articulated to conforming chromed ferules atop ebonised floor shaft on chromed conical base. Only Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. I.D.#07262.

Denoyer-Geppert Co. Cartocraft physical-political 24 inch reference globe... Edited by C. B. Odell... January 1, 1968 de facto boundaries are shown without reference to their status in international agreements. Denoyer-Geppert Co.  Chicago. 1968 (actual date). Coated paper gores over plexiglas. No time dial or meridian. Oceans finished light blue with continental shelves in white. Colors the same as on their schoolroom wall maps. With ocean currents, International Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and large analemma. Egypt shown as United Arab Republic. Laid into blond wood table stand 35 inches high, with four legs, cradle and large shelf below. With horizon ring scale copyrighted by Denoyer-Geppert in 1954. Cradle with green felt bolsters. Orb protected by a conforming ferule that holds it within stand. A few surface blemishes and darkening where gores join. A splendid Cold War period school library globe attractive for a large home library. I.D.#10382.  **New Addition** April 2009

1970's

Replogle Globes. Meredith Corporation. Replogle 12 inch diameter globe.  World Vision series.  ... LeRoy M. Tolman, cartographer.  Replogle Globes Meredith Corporation. Chicago. c1972. Dull paper gores over plastic, lighted from within.  Time dial at North Pole.  Oceans finished medium blue  with International Date Line and some nautical distances.  Cast brass full ring meridian. Laid into a full mount walnut Duncan Phyffe style floor stand. Shows Bengladesh but with Vietnam stil divided. Walnut stand appears earlier than the globe. I.D.#10120. 

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle Land and Sea globe Diameter 12 inches... Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. c1973. Relief orb with dull embossed gores over pasteboard. Strap steel full meridian fixed to conforming ferule on a single column floor stand. Detailed topography with both undersea and surface features. Vietnam War southeast Asian boundaries, still referring to Saigon. Shows Sri Lanka (Ceylon) after new constitution of 1972. I.D.#07573. SOLD.

SUPERB CRAM LARGE LIGHTED LIBRARY GLOBE

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's 16 inch Political Terrestrial globe. (Since 1867)  The George F. Cram Co.  Indianapolis. c1974.   Coated paper gores over plastic, time dial at North Pole. Oceans  finished in medium blue green with eliptic, equinoctial colure, nautical distances and analemma. Ocean currents boldly shown in white, airline distances in red. Cast gilded iron full ring  meridian in cradle on an inverted bell form wood column and turned walnut base. Map surfaces show the immediate post Vietnam War geography. Cambodia called Kampuchea. Gilded full ring cast metal meridian that swiveles from conforming ferules above a Duncan Phyfe walnut floor stand. Internally lighted. Beautiful condition. I.D.#10024. 

FLOOR FULL MOUNT - LIGHTED

Rand McNally & Company. Rand McNally Terrestrial globe. Diameter 16 inches. Distances in statute miles. One inch equals 500 miles... Rand McNally & Company. Chicago. c1975. Coated gores over plastic, clear plastic time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in robins egg blue with International Date Line, airline distances. Gilt cast metal full meridian seated in cradle. Four conforming ferules, turned column and four incurved legs with metal sabots. Lighted from within. Shows Bandladesh (1971), Vietnam no longer divided, Papua still Australian (1975), Surinam (1975). Excellent condition. I.D.#10218. 

THE "DIPLOMAT" GLOBE: LATE COLD WAR w/ TOUCH-LIGHT

Brueckmann, Gustav/LeRoy M. Tolman. Replogle 32 inch Library Globe (also called "The Diplomat Globe").  Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago, Illinois. c1977. Lithographed gores over plexiglas orb.  Lighted electrically from within with touch-surface switch.  Time dial at North Pole.  Full ring thick brass engraved meridian.  In massive four pillar cherry stand with decoratively carved legs and central pivot on cross stretchers holding the globe's meridian ring on rollers for ease of movement.  Definitive detail of political boundaries, railroads, highways, canals, steamship routes, as well as physical features: waterfalls, dams, swamps, lakes, glaciers, shelf ice, banks, reefs, cays, mountain peaks, passes, deserts, ocean currents, plus "ruins" and "places of interest".  The largest globe commercially produced in the U.S.  Examples have been in use in the White House and other top executive locations.  Revisions by LeRoy M. Tolman.  With the Soviet Union still intact, this is the definitive globe for the Cold War period. Although the gores are not dated, there is a reading in Antarctica stating that the Russians recorded the lowest Fahrenheit temperature, 126.8 Deg below zero in 1980. Other notes include one stating that Pinyin translations were used for most Chinese names in English. Has reading "Irian Jaya"  at the west end of New Guinea. Vietnam War over with Ho Chi Minh City instead of Saigon. Enormous orb is 32 inches in diameter or nearly 100 inches in circumference.  Including stand the height is four feet.  The stand is 30 inches high by 41 inches wide at the bottom.  Therefore, the orb can be lifted out of the stand and the widest area is 32 inches for fitting through doorways. Fine bright condition overall. I.D.#10394. Link to More Photos

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle 12 inch diameter globe World Classic series. Legend... Leroy M. Tolman, chief cartographer. Robert J. Tyler, cartographer. Made in U.S.A. Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. c1978. 12 inch relief orb, "antique" style with three compass roses and three title cartouches. Oceans finished in parchment buff, plastic time dial at North Pole. Gives a few air distances, locates Sargasso Sea in Atlantic. Inchon, Kaesong, Pusan and Taegu located in Korea, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Cambodia is once again named along with (Kampuchea). Articulated bronze plated full ring meridian, raised on turn wood shaft on a round bronzed metal base. An attempt at an elegant home floor globe. I.D.#04227. SOLD.

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Imperial 12 inch world globe. The George F. Cram Company, Inc. Indianapolis. 1979. Coated paper gores over plastic, time dial at North Pole. Oceans shown in mustard yellow with Meridian of Greenwich (Prime Meridian), Ecliptic, Equinoctial Colure, equator in black, nautical distances in red, and analemma. On floor stand with cast bronzed full ring meridian articulated to conforming ferules on stained hardwood shaft on stepped bronzed round metal base. Slight surface damage in U.S. Scarce depiction of Central African Empire. I.D.#07165.

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle 12 inch diameter globe. World Ocean Series... LeRoy M. Tolman, cartographer. Chicago. 1979. Coated paper relief gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in pale green with darker green accents showing all physical features of the ocean floor. Notes locate all undersea slopes, fractures, ridges, rises, gaps and sounding depths. Shows International Date Line, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and a few nautical distances. Stamped steel goldtoned full ring meridian articulated to conforming ferule, raised on turned wood shaft above bronzed conical base. Shows extensive political features including the brief Central African Empire designation. While not as good as the Reader's Digest issue, a very useful oceanographic globe. Fine condition. I.D.#08077. SOLD.

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle World Nation series. LeRoy M. Tolman, cartographer. 12 inch diameter globe. Legend... Made in U.S.A. Replogle Globes, Inc. Chicago. 1979. Coated relief gores over pasteboard, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in light blue with white accents, with ocean currents, names for undersea basins, weather winds, nautical distances, International Date Line, Prime Meridian (Greenwich), and bright surface colors. Stamped steel goldtoned full ring meridian articulated from conforming ferule raised on a turned hardwood column on a conical bronzed metal base. Highly detailed yet legible surface with heights of mountains and the rare designation Central African Empire which occurred in 1979 and lasted only a few months. Scarcest of the World Nation series issues in fine condition. I.D.#06561b.

1980's

Replogle Globes, Inc. Replogle 12 inch diameter globe World Classic series. Legend... Made in U.S.A. LeRoy M. Tolman cartographer. Replogle Globes, Inc.  Chicago. c1981. 12 inch relief orb, "antique" style with three compass roses and three title cartouches. Oceans finished in parchment buff, metal time dial at North Pole. Gives a few air distances, doesn't locate Sargasso Sea in Atlantic. Inchon, Kaesong, Pusan and Taegu located in Korea, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Cambodia is once again named and not Kampuchea. Bronze plated full ring meridian, raised on a Duncan Phyffe floor stand called their Sherbrooke model but full mounted. Few scuffs on raised relief. I.D.#10379.  SOLD.

16 INCH LIGHTED REPLOGLE

Replogle Globes, Inc. 16 inch diameter Heirloom globe by Replogle  Legend in a second cartouche. No mention of a cartographer. Replogle Globes, Inc.  [Chicago. c1984]. Coated paper gores over plastic, time dial at  North Pole. Oceans finished in tan, antique style. Full metal meridian goldtoned. Gives nautical distances, ocean currents, tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Trust Territory of Pacific Islands. Raised on a full mount Duncan Phyfe style walnut four-leg stand with metal feet caps. Post Vietnam War boundaries and place names. Burma still called Burma, Darfur not shown. Handsome home library globe that is reasonably modern and detailed. This is their now discontinued Admiral model that retailed new at $1190.  I.D.#10315.  **New Addition** April 2009

Cram, George F. Company. Cram's Imperial World globe. George F. Cram Company, Inc.. Indianapolis. c1985. 11 inch relief globe showing ocean currents. Coated paper relief gores over pasteboard. Analemma of the sun’s declination for every day in the year, also the equation of time. Raised on a four turned leg, full mount, walnut finish floor stand. 30" high. I.D.#02776.

1990's

Cram, George F. Co. Cram's Imperial World globe. 11 inch orb. Coated relief gores over pasteboard, analemma scale, time dial at North Pole. Full ring adjustable gold-tone meridian. Post Soviet Union Russian republics but the last edition to show Jugoslavia intact. George F. Cram Co. Indianapolis. 1991. Raised on a hardwood Queen Anne style full mount floor stand with three cabriole legs by Powell Furniture Company, Dallas. As new, not assembled and in original shipping cartons. 17 x 17 x 37". I.D.#03742.

Cram, George F. Company, Inc. Cram's Imperial World globe. Spellings conform to official rulings of the United States Geographic Board. The George F. Cram Company, Inc. Indianapolis. c1991. 13" diameter orb. Coated relief gores over pasteboard, analemma scale in Pacific, time dial at North Pole. Oceans finished in parchment tan 'antique' style decorated with cartouches and a few sailing ships. Full ring adjustable bronze meridian. On full mount walnut finish floor stand of four bamboo pattern straight turned legs with circular horizon ring and circular stretcher, by Powell Furniture Company, Culver City, California. New, not assembled, in original shipping carton with large label that illustrates the assembled unit in color. Post Soviet Union Russian republics but with Jugoslavia still intact. 16" x 16" x 37" tall. The natural scale is 1 = 41,800,000 and one inch = 660 statute miles as opposed to only 1 = 41,420,882 and one inch = 653 statute miles on the normal 12 inch globe. I.D.#04580.

Cram, George F. Company, Inc. Cram's Imperial World globe. Spellings conform to official rulngs of the United States Geographic Board. The George F. Cram Company, Inc. Indianapolis. c1991. 12" diameter orb. Coated relief gores over pasteboard, analemma scale in Pacific, time dial at North Pole. Full ring adjustable green bronze meridian. Post Soviet Union Russian republics but with Jugoslavia still intact. On full mount walnut finish oak Sheraton style tripod stand, fluited incurvate legs and baluster column by Powell Furniture Company, Dallas. New, not assembled, in original shipping carton. 16" x 16" x 37" tall. I.D.#03918.

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