-------- Original Message -------- Subject: WWII silk maps Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:50:12 -0500 From: Coombs, James <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> References: <[log in to unmask]> I was contacted by a fellow who wanted to know the value of two WWII British silk escape maps he discovered in his parent's attic. I was under the impression that these things were quite rare and valuable, but after searching the internet, I've learned they are apparently quite common. I found a great history of them here: http://www.escape-maps.com/history_of_wwii_british_cloth_escape_maps.htm, but I did not find a good source for determining the monetary value of specific maps. Do any of you out there in Maps-L land have experience / knowledge about these maps you can share? Thanks, Jim Jim Coombs Map Librarian Duane G Meyer Library Missouri State University