Search the world over and you will not find a better example of the globemaking art. A handcrafted masterpiece, distinctive details include illumination, ten-color cartography, and a solid brass, hand-engraved meridian. The handcrafted, solid mahogany cradle mounting, rubbed to a lustrous walnut-finish, further emphasizes the Diploma''s uncommon beauty. A comprehensive 32" diameter globe ball featuring over 20,000 place names, ranks the Diplomat as the world's most detailed globe. $1,000 off the $8,995 retail price.  (GLB25, $7995.00)