Vintage New Orleans Tourist Map & Memorabilia Lot – 1942 Myra Z. Barnes French Quarter Pictorial Map + 1940s or 1950s Visitor Guide + 1954 Old New Orlean Book & Souvenir Print

Offered here is a charming and highly collectible vintage grouping celebrating the rich history and visual culture of New Orleans and the iconic French Quarter. This curated lot features a striking mix of mid-century travel items, illustrated mapping, and local history publications—ideal for collectors of travel memorabilia, cartography, Louisiana history, or decorative display.

Included in this lot:

• 1942 Color Pictorial Map of the French Quarter, New Orleans by Myra Z. Barnes – beautifully illustrated folding tourist map featuring detailed street layout, landmarks, and decorative border artwork. A true centerpiece piece with strong visual appeal.
• 1940s or 1950s Visitor’s Guide to New Orleans – vintage travel booklet providing historical context, attractions, and period advertising typical of mid-century tourism publications.
• Old New Orleans (1954) published by Harmanson – authored by Stanley Clisby Arthur, offering historical narrative and insight into the city’s heritage.
• Vintage newspaper-style souvenir print titled “Part of New Orleans Proud History” – date unknown commemorative article-style print with nostalgic appeal.

This is a visually engaging and display-worthy set that captures the atmosphere of mid-century tourism and historic storytelling from one of America’s most iconic cities.

A scarce and attractive New Orleans collectible lot with strong visual presence—excellent for framing, archival collection, or themed décor.

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