Illuminate your home, office, or study with this vintage Replogle World Premiere Series 12" illuminated globe.
This collectible globe has been tested and fitted with a new LED bulb, ensuring long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting.
Key Features: • Two-way map design: When unlit, the globe shows a classic political map with countries, capitals, and boundaries. When illuminated, it reveals a physical relief map with mountain ranges and terrain details.
• 12-inch diameter globe: Large enough for detailed viewing, yet compact for desktop or shelf display. Total height is 15".
• Illuminated interior: Functions as both an educational tool and an ambient lamp.
• Raised relief: Subtle texture highlights major mountain ranges.
• Semi-Meridian Mount: The globe is held in place by a half-circle bracket (the semi-meridian), which is attached to the wooden base. This allows the globe to rotate 360 degrees horizontally and tilt slightly on its axis.
• Adjustable Viewing Angle: You can manually tilt the globe to mimic the Earth’s axial tilt or to better view polar regions, equatorial zones, or specific continents.
t’s especially helpful for teaching geography or for decorative positioning.
• Smooth Rotation: Replogle globes are known for their balanced construction, so the globe rotates smoothly without wobbling. This is ideal for both interactive use and static display.
• Fixed Base, Movable Globe: While the wooden base remains stationary, the globe ball itself can be turned freely within the meridian ring, giving you full control over orientation.
• Sturdy construction: Mounted on a wooden base with a semi-meridian for smooth rotation.
• Vintage appeal: Sepia-toned coloration and classic cartography style.
• Durability: Seamless globe ball rotation and quality craftsmanship from Replogle, the world’s leading globe maker.
This piece is perfect for collectors of vintage globes, educators, or anyone who appreciates mid-century design and geography.
Circa: 1970s–1980s The World Premiere Series was produced during this era, making it a true vintage collectible.
