1914 Rand McNally ATLAS OF THE WORLD WAR WWI Maps J.E. Caldwell Philadelphia For Sale

1914 Rand McNally ATLAS OF THE WORLD WAR WWI Maps J.E. Caldwell Philadelphia

This item is an original World War I-era atlas titled “Atlas of the World War,” published by Rand McNally & Company in 1914 and distributed as an advertising piece for J.E. Caldwell & Company, a prominent Philadelphia jeweler. Measuring approximately 11 by 14 inches, the atlas contains 13 vibrant, detailed color maps and additional images, including photographs and historical documents such as President Wilson’s April 2, 1917 address to Congress. Some pages feature maps printed on both sides, maximizing the historical content within a compact format. While the atlas shows some signs of wear and age, the maps themselves remain bright and in overall good condition, making this a visually striking and historically significant piece. The atlas not only offers a comprehensive visual overview of the nations, battlefields, and strategic zones of World War I, but also serves as a unique example of early 20th-century advertising and American patriotic sentiment during the war years