Replogle Forester.Desktop Globe, Walnut-Finish Base, Molded Meridian.9 Inch, Raised-Relief, Antique-Ocean Sphere.10"W X 9"D X 12"H, 1.3 lbs.Hand-crafted in the USA.On a bookshelf or a desk, the Replogle Forester Globe will surely delight with its abundance of cartographical splendor. The globe is 9 inches in diameter and stands 12 inches tall on its walnut-finish base. The square, beveled base is a tasteful compliment to the sphere itself. The molded semi-meridian holds the world globe and features latitudinal markings on its brass-colored frame. The parchment style antique map of the desktop globe features a raised relief. That means that the planet's topography is rendered three dimensionally on the surface of the Replogle globe. The nostalgic map also includes colorful compass roses, cartouches and legends. The antique ocean is complimented by the soft hues of the world globe's political boundaries. When it comes to globes, the American made design and composition of Replogle is unmatched. The legendary company has built their reputation models like the Replogle Forester Desktop Globe. This 9 inch sphere's geographical excellence makes it an unforgettable model despite its modest size.