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There are many sound reasons for not advocating investing in maps or rare books. The ILAB feels strongly enough about this to include in their code of ethics: http://www.ilab.org/eng/ilab/code.html "Investment Schemes "Members are advised not to promote antiquarian and rare books, or allied materials, as investment vehicles in themselves, or as part of investment schemes." Appraisals for donations over $5,000 in the United States must be based on fair market values that are documented. Not dealer asking prices. Maps and rare books are best collected for pleasure, enlightenment, scholarly research, or specifically for donation to a favorite institution or an existing collection, etc. There is no guarantee such artifacts will increase in value, and never has this been more clear than in recent economic times. The article was filled with flawed logic. Dorothy Sloan _______________________________________________ MapHist: E-mail discussion group on the history of cartography hosted by the Faculty of Geosciences, University of Utrecht. The statements and opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Utrecht. The University of Utrecht does not take any responsibility for the views of the author. List Information: http://www.maphist.nl Maphist mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.geo.uu.nl/mailman/listinfo/maphist
