----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Amen, brother. Just received today the Division copy and the New York Map Society copy. The first issue is outstanding, so much so, I am worried about their being able to keep up the quantity and quality for 6 issues per year. But what a challenge, and what a nice clutch of articles to plow through. The subscription cost is $39.95US; $49 Canada; $59 foreign--payment in US dollars. Address:Mercator's World, Aster Publishing Corporation, PO Box 10603, Eugene, OR 97440-9940 Or call them at 800-840-3810 with your credit card # For your information, a brief listing of the TABLE OF CONTENTS follows: Mythical Seas by Jeffrey S. Murray Cartocontroversy by Mark Monmonier The Mapmaker as artist by paul D. McDermott and Ronald D. Grim The Line that divided the world by Michael Layland The lure of old maps by Robert Ross From wind roses to radials by Neil L. Ciminero How much is this map worth? by F.J. Manasek Where in the world? by John coyne From "Atlas" to atlas by Peter van der Krogt The Captain Cook legacy by Paul and Mona Nicholas In favor of 19th century maps by Robert Clancy Gavel to Gavel by Mel Mandell The Brillian, Irascible Ferdinand Hassby David L. Hackler Perspective [editorial] by Thomas Suarez Reviews [Longitude by Dava Sobel] Richard Pflederer The Society page by Susan Gole [IMCOS] Collectibles [Globes] Maps at Work by jane Hallisey Cybersites by Chris Hodge Rest Stop by David Jouris Auction Block etc. so folks, this gives you an idea...Alice Hudson, Map Division, NYPL ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Mercator's World Author: David Cobb <[log in to unmask]> at Internet Date: 2/27/96 1:23 PM I would like to announce the first issue of Mercator's World is now available. The publishers were kind enough to provide us with a few complimentary copies for our meeting of the Boston Map Society this evening. A first glance reveals it to be quite different than either The Map Collector, Imago Mundi, or the IMCOS Journal. Some might say that we may have too many journals but I personally believe these titles will only encourage additional map enthusiasts to become collectors and that more information will reach an even greater audience. I not only support the existing titles but also welcome this new addition to our shelves. ****************************************************************************** David A. Cobb Tel (617) 495-2417 Harvard Map Collection FAX (617) 496-0440 Harvard University E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Cambridge, MA 02138 VE * RI * TAS *****************************************************************************