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THE ART, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND SCIENCE OF THE GLOBE
AN UNSURPASSED COLLECTIONGlobes for the 21st Century--created through a unique partnership of two of the world's most outstanding globe makers, combine world-class expertise to bring you the finest globes available. When you choose a globe from this collection, you will have the assurance of knowing each conforms to very demanding standards—because each has been created with artistic beauty, superb craftsmanship, and unerring cartographic data. Each globe comes complete with a detailed instruction booklet and certificate of authenticity.	GLOBES FOR THE 21ST CENTURYThe collection is comprised of 10 models in two sizes (12" and 14" diameter) and is one of the finest ever offered.
STATE-OF-THE-ART CRAFTSMANSHIPGuaranteed for life. No matter which you choose, you can be assured you will receive a globe of superb craftsmanship, engineered with state-of-the-art technology. Each globe ball is expertly printed on a special stretchable material which can never wear off. Additionally, your globe is shock resistant and virtually unbreakable. Each Globe features a time dial at the North Pole which allows you to easily determine time throughout the world. To ensure readability, the globes are created with the same clear, pleasing typefaces that distinguish all fine maps.

12-INCH DIAMETER CLASSIC GLOBESThe 12-inch globes are highly detailed with information, especially for their size. Each features more than 3,500 place names, including continents, countries, cities, bodies of water, bathymetric ocean data, hand-drawn physical relief, and much more. These 12-inch globes represent the excellence of the art of globe-making and allow you to appreciate the intricacies of the Earth's physical form as well as its political boundaries.
THE DISCOVER Elegant and highly educational, The Discover features excellent cartography at a very appealing price. The walnut-finished wood base and gold-toned semi-meridian, with an overall height of 16 inches, compliment the 12" diameter globe, and add classic styling to any desk or table top.
Wood Base	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	403016	$132.00
THE EXPEDITION This distinctive model combines an information packed 12" globe with a classically designed wooden floor stand. The base has a rich walnut finish, and the semi-meridian is gold toned. With an overall height of 36 inches, the Expedition makes the perfect addition to any home or office setting.
Wood Floor Stand	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	143078	$227.00
THE VENTURE This model features the information-packed 12" diameter globe, on a sturdy and stylish black base. This model, with an overall height of 14 inches, is sure to provide years of exploration and education.
Black Base	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	143010	$107.00
14-INCH DIAMETER ILLUMINATED GLOBESThe 14-inch globes offer nearly 5,000 place names, including continents, countries, cities, bodies of water, bathymetric ocean data, hand drawn physical relief, and a remarkably colorful display, in 17 layers of color printing. TWO GLOBES IN ONE - These globes are actually a combination of two globes: a political globe and physical globe. With the light off, each shows a wealth of highly accurate political information. With the light on, each displays exquisite hand-drawn relief and beautifully-hued physical features of the earth.
THE AMBASSADOR & THE ENCOUNTER This elegant and stately floor stand model is a truly impressive work of art, available in two finishes, the Encounter and the Ambassador. The Encounter features brushed aluminum and brass for a contemporary flair. The Ambassador features an all brass finish for a more traditional accent. With an overall height of 43 inches, the base is the perfect showcase for the impressive 14", with the dual map - political when the light is off, physical when the light is on.
The Ambassador - Brass Floor Stand	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	143479	$779.00
The Encounter - Aluminum and Brass Floor Stand	ADD TO ORDER		143489	$779.00
THE ENVOY This stylish walnut-finished wood floor stand and burnished gold-toned semi-meridian present the beautiful 14" illuminated globe in a stately fashion. With an impressive overall height of 39 inches, The Envoy is both a lovely piece of furniture and a work of art, showcasing the political world with the light off and the physical world with the light on.
Wood Floor Stand	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	143478	$599.00
THE JOURNEY This simple, yet elegant base design, along with this 14" illuminated globe, is the perfect addition to the home or office. With an overall height of 17 inches, this model features the unique dual map - political with the light off and physical with light on.
Gray Base	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	143441	$215.00
THE NATURALIST This contemporary model is truly unique. The 17 inch high base and semi-meridian are delightfully different. The 14" diameter illuminated globe features the unique dual map - political with the light off and physical with the light on. The semi-meridian consists of 16 layers of natural beech wood, hand laminated together and bent to curve around the globe. The base (also of natural beech wood) and the semi-meridian are hand-polished with natural beeswax. The result is a base from the earth showcasing a globe of the earth - in pristine and elegant fashion.
Beach Wood Base	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	143455	$383.00
THE PLANET EARTH Have you ever wanted to actually see how Alaska experiences complete days in darkness or daylight? Have you ever wondered why the International Dateline has such significance in the business world? The Planet Earth can answer these questions and many more. With the light off the 14" diameter globe shows the political map of the world. When the light is on, it shows the physical features of the world - but that's not all. This unique educational tool also shows day and nighttime for any time, date, and location in the world throughout the four seasons. It can be manually adjusted both forward and backward to see past, present, and future hours of daylight and darkness for easy demonstration and understanding. A pinpoint light shows the actual location of the sun throughout the year. Unique "twilight rings" depict the three zones of dawn and dusk. The superb design and engineering, combined with expert cartography creates a learning tool that is fun and easy to use. The base is a matte brass finish, and has an overall height of 17 inches. Comes complete with a detailed instruction booklet and Certificate of Authenticity.
Day/Night Globe	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	143472	$527.00
THE QUEST This brass finished base and illuminated globe are a stunning combination. The base, with a regal height of 21 inches, features a brass plated semi-meridian. The 14" diameter globe features a wealth of information: political with the light off and physical with the light on. The Quest is certain to be the highlight of any room.
High Column Brass Base	ADD TO ORDER	Click to see picture	143476	$330.00

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