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September 27, 2005: Earth Scientists Rush to Library to See Rare Map
Buffalo, New York: "It is known as the map that changed the world, William Smith's 1815 charting of Great Britain's underside.
The London Geological Society keeps its rare copy behind blue velvet curtains, which are swept open three times a week for visitors.
The Buffalo library keeps its copy folded in a box. At least it did.
The map recently became the centerpiece of the first of a series of exhibitions meant to showcase the library's 30,000-title Rare Book Collection, its multimillion-dollar pride and joy."
