"[Lot of 3] [Arizona Pictorial Map] The Romantic Southwest [and] Valley of the Sun - A Pictorial Guide of Phoenix and Central Arizona [and] The "Old Pueblo" Tucson Pictorial Guide of Southern Arizona",

Three pictorial maps of Arizona:

A. [Arizona Pictorial Map] The Romantic Southwest, by the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, dated 1938 (11.2 x 13.2"). A very detailed pictorial map of Arizona with a cowboy lassoing the Phoenix area. Filled with humorous illustrations highlighting the region's attractions, wildlife and historical sites. On same sheet with text under title “The Romantic Southwest." Reference: Rumsey #8729. Condition: There is one tiny split at the center fold junction with minute loss. (A)

B. Valley of the Sun - A Pictorial Guide of Phoenix and Central Arizona, by George M. Avey, dated 1947 (15.9 x 20.4"). A colorful pictorial map of the Phoenix region with the "Valley of the Sun" highlighted in yellow. Filled with amusing illustrations related to the region and a table of points of interest flanking the map at left. The verso contains the large Map of Greater Phoenix and Surrounding Area by Rand McNally. Self-folding into pictorial wrappers (4.1 x 9.4"). Reference: Rumsey #8706. Condition: Clean and colorful.

C. The "Old Pueblo" Tucson Pictorial Guide of Southern Arizona, by George M. Avey, circa 1950 (20.4 x 16.0"). This playful map is similar to the above Avey map but dedicated instead to the Tucson region. Also filled with humorous illustrations related to the region and a table of points of interest at top. Drawn for Valley National Bank with stars indicating branch locations. The verso contains the large Map of Greater Tucson by Rand McNally. Self-folding into pictorial wrappers (4.2 x 9.5"). Reference: Rumsey #11525. Condition: Clean and colorful.

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Condition: A

Issued folding. See description above for additional details.