Lunar globe - Hellmuth Wolf, Hermann Haack - 1970-1980






Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Mid-century modern lunar globe by Paul Räth (Leipzig, 1977), made of papier‑maché with a wood veneer stand, designed by Hellmuth Wolf and offset printed by Hermann Haack in Gotha; diameter 33 cm, height 40 cm, depth 33 cm, weight 1610 g, origin Germany, in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.
Description from the seller
This beautiful and rare Moon globe was issued by Paul Räth in Leipzig in 1977.
The globe features a gorgeous aesthetic and highly detailed map sheet designed by Hellmuth Wolf and offset-printed by Hermann Haack in Gotha.
The elevated areas, such as mountains and crater rims, are shown in a yellow-beige color, while deeper areas such as craters and 'lunar seas' are rendered in a blue-gray color.
The data used for the map in the former GDR originates from the Soviet space program of the 1960s.
All known names of craters, mountains and seas are shown, and for the most prominent ones the depth and height are also indicated.
The landing sites of the Russian and American Luna, Orbiter, and Apollo spacecraft are shown in red, as well as the places where spacecraft have crashed.
The condition of the globe is truly fantastic. It is completely original and there is only a small spot where the map sheet was a little worn. This has been expertly restored.
These Moon globes were sold in two different editions: one on a simple black Bakelite stand and the other, like this, on a luxurious wood veneer stand.
These Moon globes are extremely rare and valuable, especially when they are in such good condition.
A unique opportunity to own an important spaceflight-era document.
Also take a close look at the photos, they form an important part of the description.
This beautiful and rare Moon globe was issued by Paul Räth in Leipzig in 1977.
The globe features a gorgeous aesthetic and highly detailed map sheet designed by Hellmuth Wolf and offset-printed by Hermann Haack in Gotha.
The elevated areas, such as mountains and crater rims, are shown in a yellow-beige color, while deeper areas such as craters and 'lunar seas' are rendered in a blue-gray color.
The data used for the map in the former GDR originates from the Soviet space program of the 1960s.
All known names of craters, mountains and seas are shown, and for the most prominent ones the depth and height are also indicated.
The landing sites of the Russian and American Luna, Orbiter, and Apollo spacecraft are shown in red, as well as the places where spacecraft have crashed.
The condition of the globe is truly fantastic. It is completely original and there is only a small spot where the map sheet was a little worn. This has been expertly restored.
These Moon globes were sold in two different editions: one on a simple black Bakelite stand and the other, like this, on a luxurious wood veneer stand.
These Moon globes are extremely rare and valuable, especially when they are in such good condition.
A unique opportunity to own an important spaceflight-era document.
Also take a close look at the photos, they form an important part of the description.
