{"product_id":"hammonds-handy-atlas-of-the-world-with-new-census-1916-antique-atlas-with-provenance","title":"Hammond's Handy Atlas of the World with New Census — 1916 Antique Atlas with Provenance","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable piece of cartographic history — \u003cstrong\u003eHammond's Handy Atlas of the World with New Census\u003c\/strong\u003e, inscribed by the Cilley family of Hickory, North Carolina and dated \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 31, 1916\u003c\/strong\u003e. The front endpapers bear two period inscriptions in ink: \u003cem\u003e\"J.E. Cilley, Mar. 31, 1916, Hickory N.C.\"\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e\"Clinton A. Cilley, Hickory No. Car.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — a wonderful named provenance that grounds this atlas in a specific time and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside, 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and world maps showing South America and Africa with European colonial possessions clearly delineated — a striking historical document of the pre-WWI world order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammond's Handy Atlas of the World with New Census\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inscribed March 31, 1916\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e J.E. Cilley \u0026amp; Clinton A. Cilley, Hickory, North Carolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red cloth boards — worn with rubbing and fading consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some damage noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior maps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-colored, vivid, intact — good condition for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Age toning throughout, no tears noted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA wonderful display piece or research reference for collectors of antique maps, American history, or Southern genealogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Please Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003eused, pre-owned vintage item\u003c\/strong\u003e. All sales are final. We are not responsible for any product issues missed in our description or photos — please review all images carefully and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Peculiar Parlor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44842189979734,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/4738\/4918\/files\/20260607_203534.jpg?v=1780974373","url":"https:\/\/www.peculiarparlor.com\/products\/hammonds-handy-atlas-of-the-world-with-new-census-1916-antique-atlas-with-provenance","provider":"The Peculiar Parlor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}