New Orleans City Plan Sightseeing Guide 1952 Shell Oil vintage tourist brochure

Publication date: 1952

  • Softcover
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Seller: RareMapsandBooks, Dover, NH, U.S.A.RareMapsandBooks

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(Old Maps, Americana, Travel, Tourism, Louisiana, New Orleans, Promotional Brochure, Vintage Advertising, Sightseeing Guide). Shell Map of Metropolitan New Orleans. Published c. 1952, United States by Shell. Folding brochure. Text in English. Publisher's paper wrappers, multi-folded, printed on both sides. Detailed city plan is half the sheet on one side, the reverse is a larger environs map of the city. The index locates buildings and institutions which likely have moved or no longer exist such as an Absinthe House. Item is old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition. Paper covers age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival. Text block paper is toned, minor signs of handling, still clean, well preserved, tight, sound. The scarce map displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this vintage gas station promotional map survives. Covers measures c. 9" H x 4" W. Map measures 18" x 11 3/4". Open sheet measures 18" H x 23 1/2" W.[B4832].…

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Title
New Orleans City Plan Sightseeing Guide 1952 Shell Oil vintage tourist brochure
Publication year
1952
Condition
good
Binding
Soft cover

RareMapsandBooks

Dover, NH, U.S.A.

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RareMapsandBooks.com has been in business full time for over 35 years. Owned by Brian DiMambro, 567 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820. We stand behind everything we sell as authentic for as long as you own it and welcome making your acquaintance if you buy, collect or deal in antiquarian items. These include old & rare books, antique maps, certified numismatics & gold coins, ephemera of all types, stereoviews, poster stamps, advertising history, historical printed culture, etc.

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