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It's not only the ILAB that addresses in its code of ethics the issue of books, maps, etc. as vehicles for investments. The International Antiquarian Mapsellers Association has the following statement in its Code of Ethics. See last paragraph: http://antiquemapdealers.com/ethics.htm "Members should not foster the antiquarian maps and related materials books as investment vehicles in themselves, or as part of investment schemes." In these economic times, in my opinion, all investments carry risks, and nothing is bullet-proof. I think I agree with the general concept George Clooney expressed in regard to investing: "I never liked the stock market-—to me it's Vegas without any of the fun parts, the girls in bikinis." 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 Maphist@geo.uu.nl http://mailman.geo.uu.nl/mailman/listinfo/maphist
