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Subject:        Persac Map of Lower Mississippi - Seeking a Vaule
Date:   Mon, 11 May 2009 11:27:22 -0500
From:   John M Anderson <[log in to unmask]>
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Hi All,

I have a patron trying to determine to value of an 1853 Norman’s Chart
of the Lower Mississippi by Persac. The chart is 30 inches wide by 62
inches high and framed. If anybody has a ball park figure or sources for
one at auction, it would be appreciated.

Thank you,

John

John M. Anderson

Map Librarian and Director

Cartographic Information Center

Department of Geography & Anthropology

LSU

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

(225) 578-6247

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*From:* Elaine B Smyth
*Sent:* Monday, May 11, 2009 11:12 AM
*To:* John M Anderson
*Subject:* FW: Persac Map of Lower Mississippi

John,

Any ideas re value?

Elaine

*From:* Shane K. Bernard [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
*Sent:* Monday, May 11, 2009 10:27 AM
*To:* Elaine B Smyth
*Subject:* Persac Map of Lower Mississippi


Elaine,

Would Hill Library have any way of confirming the rarity of the below
photographed Persac map of the lower Mississippi? Moreover, would it
have any idea of the monetary value of the map? (For example, is LSU's
Persac map insured for a certain amount?)

Sincerely,

Shane

P.S. One of the McIlhennys owns this map and wishes to sell it.

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Shane K. Bernard, Ph.D.
Historian & Curator
McIlhenny Company
Corporate HQ
General Delivery
Avery Island LA 70513
Tel: (337) 369-4218 / Fax: (337) 369-6326
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Attached are two images of the Persac map that has been in my family for
over 50 years. With my mom's death the siblings believe they wish to
sell the map and are trying to establish a value. The framed inside
dimensions are 30" wide by 61 3/4" high.