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Grosvenor Desk Globe

Price:$85.00

Item#:1020639

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The new Grosvenor globe combines up-to-date National Geographic cartography with an antique look reminiscent of hand-drawn parchment maps of old. With more than 4,000 place-names and raised relief to suggest the Earth’s topography. Printed on paper gores over a plastic ball. The meridian and base are die-cast, antiqued brass-plated steel. Made in the U.S.A.


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12" diameter x 16 1/2"H. © 2011


National Geographic is proud to introduce our new line of globes for home, office, and classroom. Our floor-standing, tripod, and illuminated globes are all manufactured in the U.S. by Replogle, which has been making globes for more than 80 years. Each globe has more than 4,000 place names, printed on durable press-craft, plastic-impregnated paper.


Started in the founder’s basement at the height of the Depression, Replogle has grown to become the world’s largest manufacturer of fine globes. National Geographic’s award-winning cartography group was founded in 1915 and has helped shape our vision of the world through the art and science of mapmaking.


Each handsome globe comes with a certificate of authenticity.


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Grosvenor Desk Globe
 
4.3

(based on 8 reviews)

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5.0

I would buy this product again and again

By Geography

from auburn, al

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        Comments about Grosvenor Desk Globe:

        Very nice looking and useful.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • Yes
         
        5.0

        Imagin the world

        By Globe trotter

        from Franklin, TN

        Verified Buyer

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              Comments about Grosvenor Desk Globe:

              This was a gift to our 5 year old grandson. It is a great way for him to comprehend the places we travel and what the earth is about.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Beauty

              By MP

              from Montreal, QC

              Verified Buyer

              Comments about Grosvenor Desk Globe:

              This globe is beautiful - the colour scheme and the relief detail are great. The only thing I'm not a fan of is the base/meridian material. It is however a high quality globe and I think it's well worth the price.

              (4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Globe

              By Muse

              from Florida

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Fast delivery
              • Great for a Gift
              • Great price
              • Right size for a desk

              Cons

              • none

              Best Uses

                Comments about Grosvenor Desk Globe:

                Really looks great on a desk. Can see any country with just a spin.

                (9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                2.0

                Beautiful globe; Mounting poor

                By Mike

                from Bartlesville, OK

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Halves alligned well
                • The globe is great

                Cons

                • Mounting very poor
                • South drags in frame

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Grosvenor Desk Globe:

                  The globe sphere is great. The mounting very poor. Globe drags in the latitude arc (frame). Globe top axle has about 1/4 inch slop. Not up to National Geographic quality I expected. If I can not correct mounting tomorrow, it is going back.

                  (3 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  A globe is essential in any household.

                  By Sam

                  from Safety Harbor, Florida

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Necessary learning tool

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Grosvenor Desk Globe:

                      A globe is as essential in business and households as tires on a car.

                      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      3.0

                      First globe arrived totally damaged.

                      By bill

                      from wichita falls, texas

                      Verified Buyer

                      Comments about Grosvenor Desk Globe:

                      First globe arrived badly damaged. NG handled in a mos professional way. Second globe arrived in perfect condition.

                      (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      5.0

                      Beautiful globe

                      By Bobbie

                      from Greenwood, SC

                      Verified Buyer

                      Comments about Grosvenor Desk Globe:

                      Reasonably priced

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