Hammond-Doubleday Illustrated World Atlas and Gazetteer

The atlas is bound in a sturdy hardcover with noticeable wear on the spine and corners, typical of a book of its age. The pages are intact and the text is clear, with no inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket present, and the cover shows some signs of shelf wear.

The "Hammond-Doubleday Illustrated World Atlas and Gazetteer" is a comprehensive geographical reference published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. in 1954. This hardcover edition, printed in Garden City, New York, offers a detailed exploration of global geography as it was understood in the mid-20th century. Featuring a wide array of maps and an extensive gazetteer, this atlas is an invaluable resource for historians, geographers, and collectors of vintage cartographic works. While the author and illustrator are not specified, the atlas is a testament to the quality and precision of mid-century cartographic publishing. The absence of a dust jacket and its sturdy hardcover binding suggest it was designed for practical use. This edition is a significant piece for those interested in historical geography or in building a collection of vintage atlases.