The Chicago Limited Edition 12 inch raised relief desktop globe is an
exquisite product made right here in our Chicago factory! The heavy
duty ash hardwood base with unique wood grain gives this product
extra value and shows craftsmanship details with clear finish.
A unique brown half-tone colored map complete with historical images
of famous explorer ships provides a gorgeous setting for the world. The unique soft “velvet-like” finish of the globe and the “raised relief” embossing that provides a 3D like texture, invites you to explore this globe with your fingertips. The map features over 3,500 place names with political and provincial boundaries that are distinguished using grey-toned lines while rivers and coastlines are demarcated using lighter grey tones. The locations of waterfalls and canals are marked along with the locations of famous explorers’ ships, placed in the regions that they explored. These notable figures include Christopher Columbus, Vasco de Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, Cheng Ho, James Cook, and many others.
- Approved cartography/ U.S. Mapping by U.S. State Department
- Up to date political antique ocean map
- Contains more than 3,000 location names and distinctive political boundary markings
- 12-inch diameter world globe ideal for desktops
- Globe ball is held by numbered diecast semi-meridian
- Made In USA