Featured 1950's Era Replogle Library Globe 16 Inches

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Joe2007, Jul 12, 2020.

  1. Joe2007

    Joe2007 Collector

    New purchase of mine from a consignment auction of a former university professor. I haven't quite narrowed down the date yet but it has an independent Sudan which means it is post 1956 but still has French West Africa which means it is pre 1960. I have the PDF on how to determine the exact date of manufacture so no worries, just need time to do it.

    It is a library globe manufactured by Replogle and is 16'' which makes in larger than the standard size of globe you usually see. I paid $20 for it. No clue if that was a bargain or not but I like it due to the size, the ease by which it swivels, and the presence of lots of obsolete countries and territories on it. I guess I'm a nerd still.

    Your thoughts?


    1950's Replogle Library Globe 16 Inch pic1.jpg 1950's Replogle Library Globe 16 Inch pic2.jpg
     
  2. Joe2007

    Joe2007 Collector

    Is there any globe collectors out there? I assume that vintage globes would be a rather niche market and have never seen too many of them in antique shops/malls.
     
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  3. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Very nice -- I'm not a collector but used to work in a library that had a small collection of globes as part of the map collection. People liked looking at them.
     
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  4. cxgirl

    cxgirl Well-Known Member

    Globes are very cool! Looks like a nice globe for a great price Joe:)
    Careful, globes can be additive, there are so many different types (sizes, colours, raised relief, with lights) out there:)
    Yours is referred to as a 'full swing meridian'
    https://www.ultimateglobes.com/meridian-styles_a/152.htm
     
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  5. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Very nice.
     
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  6. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    I’ve always been fascinated by globes. So fun to spin, ponder, wonder, and imagine.
    Not sure if there is a good market for them or not. I had good luck selling one of the gemstone globes for a big margin once.
     
  7. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I love globes but don't have the space for collecting them. That said, if the right one came along... well, we make space, don't we! :rolleyes:
     
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  8. Antiquefan

    Antiquefan Member

    That looks great. I am looking to buy one that lights up. They remind me that I am part of a larger community than I realize; I need the reminder to help me navigate these times.
     
  9. 808 raver

    808 raver Well-Known Member

    I don't know what the US market is like for globes but in the UK this would be a real bargain for £20, I have been looking for a good globe for ages and this seems to be in good order and a nice size. Good buy IMO
     
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  10. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    @Joe2007

    There was a US guy on the eBay coin forum who specialised in Globes.
    He has not posted there in about 5 years but he is still active in selling coins.

    toms-world he's from Georgia

    You might want to contact him via eBay.
    https://www.ebay.com/usr/toms-world?_trksid=p2047675.l2559

    If you look at his avatar you will see why.
     
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  11. Joe2007

    Joe2007 Collector

    Got another vintage globe today. This one is late 40's to early 50's I think. It has India and Pakistan partitioned but doesn't have a divided Korea yet. This globe is much smaller than the one shown in the opening post of this thread but I really enjoy the contrast between the landmasses and the black oceans.

    Vintage globe - late 40s early 50s.jpg
     
  12. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Very interesting. And no date on it anywhere?
     
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  13. Joe2007

    Joe2007 Collector

    Replogle doesn't put dates on their globes. You have to go by changes in borders & names. I am sure I could pin it down with a bit of research if I feel like investing the time.
     
  14. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    yer such a Globe Trotter !!!!!! Hehehe!!!!!!
     
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  15. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    I was lucky enough to find a light up one on the side of my road the night before trash day last summer. Just as a rain storm had begun. Something wasn’t working, I forget what. I listed it real cheap and it sold real quick. It had a long arm it hung from. Wouldn’t mind having one like that in good condition.
     
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  16. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    I've sold a couple of globes. Never found a real interesting one. It's looking for the old places that no longer exist that I like.

    This tin globe from the early '60s was probably a five and dime special, but it shows John Glenn's orbital flight of 1962:
    TinGlobeOhioArtJohnGlennOrbits1962-a.jpg

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  17. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Globes sell well here. Most are under $30.00 but some really nice ones can go quite a bit higher. That black one would be about $40.00 here. It also comes with a chrome base which is even more sought after, or the holy grail of deco design globes...

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  18. Sedona

    Sedona Well-Known Member

    Those are all very nice!
     
  19. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Hey what happened to @Joe2007
    Did he leave this site or ???
     
  20. Joe2007

    Joe2007 Collector

    I am still occasionally browsing the site although less frequently. There haven't been as many estate auctions lately with quality items to go to. I injured my knee a few weeks ago and am on crutches but am planning on going to an auction this coming weekend.
     
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