Hammond's Handy Atlas of the World with New Census — 1916 Antique Atlas with Provenance

A remarkable piece of cartographic history — Hammond's Handy Atlas of the World with New Census, inscribed by the Cilley family of Hickory, North Carolina and dated March 31, 1916. The front endpapers bear two period inscriptions in ink: "J.E. Cilley, Mar. 31, 1916, Hickory N.C." and "Clinton A. Cilley, Hickory No. Car." — a wonderful named provenance that grounds this atlas in a specific time and place.

Inside, the hand-colored maps are vivid and intact, covering the full world including detailed state maps of the US (Mississippi, Kentucky, and more) and world maps showing South America and Africa with European colonial possessions clearly delineated — a striking historical document of the pre-WWI world order.

• Title: Hammond's Handy Atlas of the World with New Census
• Date: Inscribed March 31, 1916
• Provenance: J.E. Cilley & Clinton A. Cilley, Hickory, North Carolina
• Cover: Red cloth boards — worn with rubbing and fading consistent with age
• Spine: Some damage noted
• Interior maps: Hand-colored, vivid, intact — good condition for age
• Pages: Age toning throughout, no tears noted

A wonderful display piece or research reference for collectors of antique maps, American history, or Southern genealogy.

Condition Notes

Spine shows damage. Cover worn with rubbing and fading. Interior maps are in good condition for age with expected toning. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.

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