72 pp. ; illustrated ; 27 cm. ISSN: 0140-427X; National Library: 427690-5; 010538609; LCCN: 80-644443 ; LC: GA192; Dewey: 912/.05 ; preceeded by publication: M, the map collector, Issue no. 1-7; Dec. 1977-June 1979 ; issued from 1979-1996 ; Absorbed by: Mercator's world, with v. 1, no. 3 of that title./ No. 1-20, 1977-82. ; OCLC: 6524436 ; pictorial paper wrappers ; Contents: Columbus and maps / F. Fernandez-Armesto -- Maps and the invention of America / J B Harley -- In the wake of Columbus / Robin Knox-Johnston -- Is the Paris map the long-sought chart of Columbus? / H. Wallis -- Native American maps and world views in the Age of Encounter / L. De Vorsey, Jr. -- Large-scale English county maps and plans of cities not printed in atlases. Part 15. Hertfordshire / E. M. Rodger -- News and views -- Book reviews and letters to the editor -- Collectors' barometer -- Collectors' marketplace -- Index to advertisers -- Forthcoming issues. List of Distributors -- 40 years of service at LoC / R