A rarely obtainable map focuses on physical rather than political display. Torrid Zones, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn and the Equator are displayed in bold graphics. Landmass elevations are clearly documented, fading from greens to rich, golden browns. Deserts, plateaus, mountain peaks, rivers and lakes are well identified, as are ocean currents and shipping routes with nautical mile distance indicators. “Cities of importance” are documented including size of population. An elegant piece, this artifact is not just a beautiful display but will entertain the mind by revealing the history of yesterday’s world. Description: A 12 inch diameter plaster orb is covered with 12 hand applied paper gores representing the map. The sphere is mounted into a cast metal, numeric embossed full meridian. This sits in a fork, attached to a beautiful, heavy cast iron base with ornate details representing the Art Nouveau - Victorian design style. Total height of this object of desire is a majestic19 inches. Condition: This globe does carry "battle scars" (one must remember it survived the Great Depression and WW2). Imperfections are notable in form of rubbing and scuffing throughout the orb. Soiling is also present. The base is in good condition with some oxidations present. No cracks or other structural damage. Shall we say it is a beautiful piece of art, offering the perfect vintage look? Pricing of this object de art reflects the imperfection mentioned. More about the manufacture: Weber Costello Co 1907- c 1960- C.F. Weber & Co c 1900-1907- A.H. Andrews & Co 1865-c1900 Chicago A.H. Andrews & Co sold the Globe manufacturing branch to C.F. Weber & Co. at the turn of the century, who marketed the globes as “C.F. Weber & Co, successor to A.H. Andrews and Co, Chicago”. Around 1907 the name changed to the Weber Costello Company. Weber Costello continued production of globes until the early 1960’s. In addition to its own models, the company also produced models for some of the other Chicago Globe makers such as Rand McNally, Nystrom, Denoyer-Geppert and Cram’s. In 1942 the United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Map Division compiled the map for a 50-inch globe that was to be given to President Roosevelt by Colonel William J. Donovan, the OSS Director. Instead, acting on a suggestion by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, General George C. Marshall arranged to have one of the large globes presented to Prime Minister Winston Churchill and another to President Roosevelt as 1942 Christmas gifts from the Army. Ultimately, the Weber Costello Company of Chicago Heights, Illinois, produced some twelve or fifteen copies of the President's Globe between 1942 and 1955 when the company ceased operation. Churchill's globe is now at Chartwell and Roosevelt's is at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library. (The story of these globes is based on the recollection of an individual who was involved in the map making.) The age of the globe is based on political borders displayed, which are as follows: Europe: Petrograd has changed to Leningrad, Christiana to Oslo (1924), Constantinople has changed to Istanbul (1930). Germany is shown in post WW1 Borders. Middle East- Asia: Palestine is visible instead of Israel (1948), Baluchistan, a region of India is visible, which became Pakistan in 1947. Manchuria is not yet shown to be occupied by Japan, which renamed the region Manchukuo effective September 1931-1945. Africa: Colonies are visible and colonists identified, including French West Africa, Belgian Congo, British Rhodesia, Portuguese West Africa and more. Well packed, this artifact will ship domestic for $25.00, $69.00 internatiol. $365 — Item #: 414WCARTNOU31