Globes
From almost the beginning of humankind there has been a fascination
of both the stars above and the earth itself. Astronomers studied the heavens and
projected their findings onto globes. Of these, the earliest celestial globe surviving is
the Atlantic Farnese globe in the Naples Museum, constructed around 200 B.C. The idea of
fabricating a model of the physical earth was first suggested by Crates (before the
Christian era). The development of the terrestrial globe permitted scholars to look at the
earth and of the known continents. In 1541, Gerard Mercator produced a terrestrial globe
of remarkable accuracy. It was designed in twelve gores (sections placed upon the round
surface) and contained such data as the equator and meridians of longitude/parallels of
latitude, as well as wind direction and scales. The sampling we offer listed below
provides only a glimpse of the many types and variations of globes produced. Each globe
comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. If you need assistance in identifying a
globe you presently own, we would be happy to assist you at no cost or obligation. Please
call us at 1-888-513-MAPS (6277) or write: Cartographic Associates, P.O. Box 570, Fulton,
Maryland 20759.
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40.234 Boggs 12 inch Globe, c1951
 Compiled by Samuel
W. Boggs, Geographer to the State Department, there is believed that only five of these
globes produced were made by Boggs. At a scale of 1:41,600,000, the globe is an unusual
example of an individuals cartographic skills. Set in a solid wood stand, with a brass
meridian, the globe overall is in near perfect condition for being nearly fifty years old.
There is uniform light patina for the continents, water areas are in aqua, with some light
rubbing marks. The condition is Very Good; published by the Weber Costello Company, New
York. $750. ($8.50 shipping/handling and insurance)
40.236 Phillip’s Thirty Inch Globe, c1927, Rand McNally, San Francisco
 This very
unusual floor globe is from a by-gone era when homes had libraries and offices were
appealing rooms reflecting the taste of their occupant. Produced by Rand McNally the globe
is set in a solid walnut intricately carved floor base with a steel meridian, allowing the
globe full rotation from pole to pole. The latitudinal base ring is set on ball bearings
permitting the globe to rotate 360 degrees. At a scale of 1:17,000,000 the detail is quite
good. Distances between points for shipping lanes are included as well as a Table of
Equation. Size is approximately (43.34"w x 48.00"h) very good condition, light
tan patina shading is found on the land areas, some rubbing at the equator due to the
latitudinal railings movement. $10,300. (Special shipping , insurance applies) **Sold**
40.237 Pocket Globes, c1951, publisher unknown
 The pair of
3" globes are mounted on bookends. Each globe is mounted on a brass meridian enabling
free movement. Very detailed geographic information is portrayed with clear political
boundaries illustrated. An unusual cartographic f ind. Condition is good with some rubbing
on the lower portion of both globes. Some fading apparent, continents are in orange, water
areas in aqua, mounted on solid wood bases with hobnail fittings on each side of the
bookends. $130.00 set ($3.00 shipping/handling & insurance)
40.240 National Geographic 15"Globe, c1962
 A splendid example
of the fine work of the National Geographic Society. At a scale of 1:31,363,200 the globe
provides detailed geographic name information as well as political boundaries,
oceanographic features, and wind and water current directions. It comes with an unusual
cap device allowing the user to plot courses and determine distances by moving the
floating cap to a given location. Both the cap device and base meridian are clear plastic
inscribed with its numerals and longitude data. The clear plastic stand is inscribed with
a compass rose and in turn, the entire globe sits on a teak wood stand. The height overall
is approximately 43", the condition is excellent. $220. ($8.50
shipping/handling & insurance)
40.241 National Geographic 15" Physical Globe, c1970
 This very interesting National Geographic Society
globe illustrates the solid earth..without its obscuring cloak of water and ice. The
oceans floor is vividly depicted showing features that normally do not appear on globes.
Set on its own translucent stand, the globe is approximately 32" high, comes with the
original index and guide book, condition is excellent. $185. ($8.50
shipping/handling/insurance)
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