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As there is advertised at least one British-associated 'treasure' this forwarded message is further forwarded (I have just done so, too, to the 'MapHist' list) -----Original Message----- From: Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Angie Cope, American Geographical Society Library, UW Milwaukee Sent: 07 October 2011 14:18 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: National Library unveils treasure trove - rare maps forwarded ... -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [ANZMapS] National Library unveils treasure trove - rare maps Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 18:50:09 +1100 From: Ross Johnson <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: [log in to unmask] To: anzmaps Yaooo groups <[log in to unmask]> The National Library of Australia in Canberra has unveiled a new permanent gallery showcasing some of the treasures of its collection. The Treasures Gallery brings some of the library's valuable gems out of the vaults, with some on show for the first time. It is an eclectic display including rare manuscripts and Captain James Cook's Endeavour journal, along with Doncker's exquisite atlas, that pre-dates Abel Tasman, showing a very different map of Australia. Read more: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-10-07/national-library-treasures-gallery /3344114?WT.mc_id=newsmail