{"product_id":"vintage-randmark-i-atlas-globe-by-rand-mcnally","title":"Vintage \"RandMark I\" Atlas Globe by Rand McNally","description":"\u003cp\u003ec. 1967; Rand McNally \u0026amp; Company - Chicago, IL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDesktop terrestrial globe from Rand McNally's \"RandMark I\" series, mounted within a molded meridian ring and supported by a decorative faux-bronze base featuring opposing Atlas figures in kneeling poses beneath the globe. The twelve-inch globe retains brightly colored political and topographical cartography with raised relief terrain, showing mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, and major cities in tactile detail. Degree markings are molded into the surrounding meridian, while the stepped wooden base gives the piece a substantial mid-century academic appearance suited for office, library, or classroom display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe globe reflects a distinct Cold War-era geographic perspective and preserves period place names and political boundaries no longer in common use, including \"Bombay\" and \"Calcutta\" in India, along with other mid-20th century international nomenclature.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPublished by Rand McNally under the direction of geographer William D. Pattison.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate to heavy age-related wear including scattered surface scratches, abrasions, discoloration, and paper loss throughout the globe surface. Relief paper covering shows flaking and scattered losses, particularly around high points and edges. Base and meridian retain surface wear and patina consistent with long-term display use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n15\" W x 10\" D x 16\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 20730 - 051326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44136393375787,"sku":"20730","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/05fbaa87-38b1-50f8-b044-125d49fc4511.jpg?v=1780006701","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/vintage-randmark-i-atlas-globe-by-rand-mcnally","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}