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Antique maps by Edwin Burdette Tunis

Edwin Burdette Tunis was an American painter, mural artist, book illustrator, radio announcer, actor, theater set designer, and author known for his well  researched historical works and detailed illustrations. His career spanned multiple creative disciplines, but he is best remembered for his richly illustrated books that brought American history to life for young readers.

Tunis authored and illustrated several acclaimed books, including Oars, Sails, and Steam: A Picture Book of Ships, Weapons, Wheels, Colonial Living, and Indians. His talent as a children's writer was recognized in 1962 when he was named a runner-up for the prestigious Newbery Medal. Additionally, he received the Thomas A. Edison Foundation Children's Book Award for special excellence in portraying America's past, cementing his reputation as a leading figure in historical illustration and children's literature.

Maryland and Pictorial Maps Map By Edwin Burdette Tunis
A Map of the Chesapeake Bay "land of pleasant living" . . . 1959
Edwin Burdette Tunis
Place/Date:
Baltimore / 1959
Size:
27.75 x 21.5 inches (including bottom text)
Condition:
Good
Stock#:
110239

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Maryland Map By Edwin Burdette Tunis
Map of Baltimore Given to give the "visitor within our gates" a panorama of our historic land-marks and glorious scenic attractions.
Edwin Burdette Tunis
Place/Date:
Baltimore / 1935 circa
Size:
16.5 x 23 inches
Condition:
VG
Stock#:
59844
Mid-Atlantic Map By Edwin Burdette Tunis
A Map of Historic Baltimore Showing Main Traffic Routes and Points of Interest Compiled and Published by the Tourist Development Bureau Baltimore Association of Commerce 1936.
Edwin Burdette Tunis
Place/Date:
Baltimore / 1936
Size:
27.5 x 17 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
47226mp2
Mid-Atlantic Map By Edwin Burdette Tunis
A Map of Historic Baltimore Showing Main Traffic Routes and Points of Interest Compiled and Published by the Tourist Development Bureau Baltimore Association of Commerce 1936.
Edwin Burdette Tunis
Place/Date:
Baltimore / 1936
Size:
16.5 x 27 inches
Condition:
VG
Stock#:
59845
Mid-Atlantic Map By Edwin Burdette Tunis
A Map of Historic Baltimore Showing Main Traffic Routes and Points of Interest Compiled and Published by the Tourist Development Bureau Baltimore Association of Commerce 1936.
Edwin Burdette Tunis
Place/Date:
Baltimore / 1936
Size:
16.5 x 27 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
61527