Authentic Models Hondius 12.5-Inch Diameter Hanging Globe

The Authentic Models Hondius 12.5-inch Diameter Hanging Globe draws your gaze with its pale hue, a shade of butternut that attracts attention to the intricate design of the map itself. Sophisticated and detailed, this globe offers an alternative to the blues and golds of the traditional globe found in contemporary classrooms. Jodocus Hondius, one of the great names in the world's history of cartography, developed his globe based on the work of Gerhard Mercator, updating it according to Drake's circumnavigation of 1577-1580. Add this piece of history and distinctive design to your library for a touch of style and elegance.

About Authentic Models
Authentic Models strives to create and distribute a comprehensive collection of historic and fine art reproductions worldwide. Haring Piebenga founded the company in 1968, and today AM is a European wholesale manufacturer with warehouses and corporate offices in Oregon and Amsterdam. High-quality construction using only the finest materials ensures that their products will become treasured heirlooms in their own right.

Authentic Models globes replicate the gravure printing process, which results in sharp lines, words, and symbols, even on smaller globes. Each AM globe is made using the original charts, researched for their historical accuracy. These globes put history at your fingertips and pay homage to some of the world's most famous cartographers: Mercator, Hondius, Kaerius, and Vaugondy.