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Lot #6107
Pre-Apollo Moon Globe

Scarce circa 1963 lunar globe

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Scarce circa 1963 lunar globe

Interesting circa 1963 lunar globe produced by Paul Rath Verlag, Leipzig, for Pergamon Press, 13″ in diameter, displayed on a wooden stand with inlaid compass, standing a total of 21″ tall. The 1:10,400,000 scale globe is based on the photography of Luna-3, the first space probe to photograph another planetary body. About one-sixth of the globe is left blank, demarcated by a line labeled, “Limit of illuminated area at the time of photography.” In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space And Aviation Auction
  • Dates: #486 - Ended October 20, 2016