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The National Geographic Eaton

The National Geographic Eaton

by National Geographic

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

The antique brass-plated gyro-matic meridian and hardware add to the classic look of this handsome tripod stand (adjustable from 41 to 52 inches). With National Geographic cartography, the globe itself is 16 inches in diameter, with raised relief that you can touch and feel and thousands of place names. (GLB60, $350.00)

National Geographic Byrd

National Geographic Byrd

by National Geographic

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

The thousands of place names on this 16-inch diameter blue-ocean beauty are complemented by crisp National Geographic cartography, raised relief that you can touch and feel and tap-on illumination. With a hardwood base, steel yoke and diecast, gyro-matic meridian. (GLB59, $229.00)

National Geographic Bowers

National Geographic Bowers

by National Geographic

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

This 12-inch, blue-ocean classic has a satin nickel semi-meridian and base. With bright updated cartography, raised relief and tap-on illumination. Batteries not included! (GLB58, $119.00)

National Geographic Grosvenor

National Geographic Grosvenor

by National Geographic

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2011
  • GLOBE

Named after the recently retired Gil Grosvenor, president of National Geographic from 1980 to 1996 and the fifth generation of his family to have served in that position, this 12-inch globe with raised relief combines classic styling with antique brass-plated semi-meridian and base. (GLB57, $79.00)

 

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