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Illuminating Space: Images from a Private Virginian Collection
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Illuminating Space: Images from a Private Virginian Collection
Back to auction 20830
GLOBES—REPLOGLE.
Set of 4 globes, of Mercury, Earth, the Moon, and Mars. [Chicago, IL: Replogle, c.1981-1982].
Designed by R.M. Batson, shaded relief by J.L. Inge, both of USGS. Diameters 16, 8½, 6, 4½ inches (406, 216, 152, 114 mm) respectively. Each on wood stand, printed caption labels on stands, with original boxes.
Provenance: Robert H. Steinbacher.
"This set of globes was compiled to display the similarities and differences between the surfaces of Mercury, Earth, the Moon, and Mars" (caption). Reportedly only 300 sets were produced.
Designed by R.M. Batson, shaded relief by J.L. Inge, both of USGS. Diameters 16, 8½, 6, 4½ inches (406, 216, 152, 114 mm) respectively. Each on wood stand, printed caption labels on stands, with original boxes.
Provenance: Robert H. Steinbacher.
"This set of globes was compiled to display the similarities and differences between the surfaces of Mercury, Earth, the Moon, and Mars" (caption). Reportedly only 300 sets were produced.
Sold for
US$ 6,875
inc. premium
Auction Notices
- Only 3 original boxes are present - the Earth globe lacks its box.
Category: Space / Space History
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