--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 10:58:02 +0100 From: Valerie SCOTT <[log in to unmask]> Subject: NEWS: Tony Campbell honoured by IMCoS Sender: Valerie SCOTT <[log in to unmask]> TONY CAMPBELL AWARD WINNER FOR YEAR 2000 Winner of this year's International Map Collectors' Society Award to "the individual who, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, has been responsible for the cartographic contribution of greatest merit and widest interest to map collectors worldwide" was Tony Campbell, Map Librarian of The British Library, London. Reading the citation at the IMCoS dinner held earlier this month Valerie Scott, Vice-chairman of IMCoS and Chairman of the Selection Committee, said that "he is known universally for his work on maps both through his job, the books and articles he has written, and the associations he has supported. His entire career has been involved with early maps and their history and with encouraging others to work in the same field." The presentation of a silver salver and a cheque was made by Chairman of IMCos, Jenny Harvey. The full citation will be available in all journals relating to the history of cartography. Valerie Scott Map Collector Publications Ltd The Nook 74 High Street Waddesdon, Bucks HP18 OJL Tel:(0)1296 651997 Fax: (0)1296 658892 email [log in to unmask] website http://www.mapcollector.com --- End Forwarded Message ---