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Terrestrial Globes, Terrain Model Maps, & Armillary Spheres

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Globes come in a wide variety of sizes and formats, including pocket globes which were usually enclosed in fish-skin cases, table globes, dissected globes, and folded items. Included are plans to make your own globe.

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