Vintage Rand McNally 12" World Portrait Globe - Raised Relief Topography
This is a classic mid-century Rand McNally World Portrait Globe, a staple of 1960s and 70s classrooms and home libraries. It features a highly detailed map with raised relief, meaning you can actually feel the texture of mountain ranges like the Rockies and the Himalayas.
Product Highlights:
- Brand: Rand McNally & Co.
- Model: World Portrait Globe (Ocean Depths & Terrestrial Relief)
- Size: 12-inch diameter globe; stands approximately 16 inches tall.
- Mounting: Multi-directional swivel mount allows the globe to rotate and tilt for easy viewing of any hemisphere.
- Base: Original domed metal base with a vintage gold/bronze finish.
Political Markers (Dating the Globe):
- Shows the USSR (Pre-1991).
- Features Vietnam as a single country (Post-1976).
- Based on these markers, this globe likely dates from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s.
selling as pictured.
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