New York City Manhattan Brooklyn 1950-53 pictorial city plan tourist map

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Visitor's Map of New York City.
Published 1950-53, New York by New York Convention & Visitor's Bureau Inc.
Mid-20th century folding travel map with small pictorial images, printed on both sides of the sheet. Text in English. Illustrated throughout. Numbered key identifies major tourist locations. Given away by the Dept. of Commerce.

Map is vintage and shows some signs of handling and time. Sheet is not new or in "new" condition.

Tourist map issued as a guide to highlight Manhattan sightseeing locations. Tourist information & advertising on reverse.

Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as an ephemeral survival.

Map displays a pleasing and unique age patina and overall 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 ephemeral cartographic item survives.

Original fold lines as issued.

Map measures c. 25" H x 16 1/4" W.

[B9895].