----------------------------Original message---------------------------- An interested group of 10 cartophiles (including a few cartophiliacs) met Wed. evening May 11 at Dave Harbaugh's Bay Books in Bay Village, O., to discuss formation of a map interest group. The group will operate under the aegis of NOBS (Northern Ohio Bibliophilic Society) an amalgam of collectors and dealers. The new map interest group (currently unamed but possibly NOCS? ) is open to anyone interested in maps & atlases. The initial meeting included local historians, dealers, publishers, cartographer and map librarian. Discussion ranged from 16th century European maps to local county atlases. The informal group plans to meet quarterly, with the next proposed meeting for mid-August, exact date and location to be announced. Any interested cartophiles are urged to join us. For further information contact: Maureen Farrell, Cleveland Public Library e-mail: [log in to unmask] mail: c/o Map Collection 325 Superior Ave. Cleveland OH 44114 phone: (216) 623-2880 or Bill Barrow e-mail: [log in to unmask] Please provide your name and e-mail or other address so we may inform you of future meetings. (Please excuse any duplication also posted to MapHist)