----------------------------Original message---------------------------- 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