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More Perry/Bland.  Susan, Moderator, LSOlist
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>       In reference to Mr. Ingrams information regarding the stolen maps
> from the University of Florida.  Both sets of volumes "The British Empire
> in America" and "Modern History" contained maps from the same
> cartographer, Herman Moll.  It is likely that the perpetrator is a
> professional thief who is removing items for an established clientele.
> Such an accomodating art thief would most likely have acquired several
> false identification cards, in which case we may not be familiar with
> most of them.  I would recommend that any libraries who feel they may
> have fallen victim to this suspect check all volumes in their collections
> with maps by Herman Moll.  Also of interest would be those private
> collectors who may have an interest in Mr. Molls maps.
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> Detective Maceda
> Library of Congress
> (202) 707-1708
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