Louisiana Mississippi Arkanasas New Orleans Little Rock Jackson 1885 Tunison map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsTunison's Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
(North America, United States, Mississippi Valley, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Orleans, Little Rock, Jackson).
Issued c. 1885, Chicago by Tunison.
Late 19th century lithographed map with original hand color. Map is set within decorative border, as is the title.
Map displays area and total population for each state within decorative border.
Most Tunison maps of this era display strong acidic color. This particular example displays a much softer and more pleasing pastel color palette.
Paper uniformly gently age toned, but the map remains clean, with a pleasing age patina.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 22" H x 14" W.
Printed Area Measures c. 19 3/4" H x 12 1/2" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 4.
[R23759].