Terrestrial globe gores

Terrestrial globe gores. They form a set with George Philip & Son ZBA0326. Geographical details on the gores include a cartouche containing a colour scheme for geographical contour lines and symbols for shipping routes and railways. The north magnetic pole is marked and the main ocean currents are labelled. In the north polar region is the label 'Peary 1909'. In the south polar region there are labels for 'Amundsen Dec. 14. 1911', Scott Jan. 18.1912' and 'Byrd 1929'. A total of eight oceans are named. The overall measurements are for each of the 12 gores. Cartouche text reads: 'Philips’ 12 inch terrestrial globe…printed in Great Britain by George Philip & Son Ltd, London © 1966’ For full details about the cartography and construction of these gores please refer to the related publication, Globes at Greenwich.