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Subject:        WWII silk maps
Date:   Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:50:12 -0500
From:   Coombs, James <[log in to unmask]>
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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