Spherical globes of the Earth and Celestial sphere were first mass-produced by Johannes Sch�ner in the 16th century, using a process of printing map details on 12 paper gores that were cut out then pasted to a sphere/globe ball. This process is still often used today. The gores are conveniently made to each have a width of 30 degrees of longitude matching the principal meridians from the South Pole and North Pole to the Equator. These globe gore maps are unique and a beautiful way to view the world in a different perspective. This particular map shows the Western hemisphere.
Additional information
Weight | 0.25 lbs |
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Dimensions | 15 × 16 × 0.002 in |
Map Maker: Jodocus Hondius
Original Production Year: 1615
Original Production Year: 1615