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This might help Darius in making a decision.
 
The June 1/June 15, 1993 (combined issue) of Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
contains an Atlas Comparison Chart of nine world atlases that have been
published in 1992.  It covers cost, # of pages, # of map pages, # of 2-page
maps, # of index entries, projections and scales used, and supplemental
materials/introductory materials.  It also includes the citation to the
review of the atlas in Reference Books Bulletin.  The comparison chart can
be found on page 1903 of the above issue.
 
Jim Walsh
Boston College
walshop@bcvms