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> The University of Rochester Library has
> recently found that Gilbert J. Bland, Jr.,
> a.k.a. James Perry, the alleged map thief, used
> materials here in the fall of 1994 and spring of
> 1995.  There are maps missing from many of the volumes
> used by "Mr. Perry."  The Library is fully cooperating
> with the FBI and other law officials.  We hope
> and expect that the perpetrator will be prosecuted
> to the full extent of the law.  If you purchased maps
> from or have catalogues from Bland's business,
> Antique Maps & Collectibles, Ltd., 7051 W. Commercial
> Blvd., Tamarac FL 33319, please contact your local FBI
> office.
>
> Evelyn Walker
> Rare Book Librarian
> Department of Rare Books and Special Collections
> University of Rochester Library
> Rochester NY 14627
> Tel. 716-275-9336
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