TEXAS

Holley, Mary Austin

Published by J. Clarke & Co., Lexington, Ky., 1836

[2],viii ,410pp. plus folding engraved frontispiece map of Texas on onionskin paper, 26.8 x 34 cm., with original handcolored outline and shading. Original tan muslin, printed paper label (chipped). Cloth faded and with some wear. Moderate foxing. Map with a short closed tear near the mounting stub (repaired on verso); tape reinforcements to the verso along the edge of the map at the mounting stub; minor edge wear to the sheet, and a couple short marginal closed tears, not affecting the printed area. Gift bookplate dated 1838 from G.M. Bryan to Nu Pi Kappa Society at Kenyon College in Ohio (Guy M. Bryan was the nephew of Stephen F. Austin). Huntington Library deaccession stamp on rear pastedown. Overall very good. In a half morocco and cloth slipcase, spine gilt extra. This is Mrs. Holley's second book on Texas, intended as a practical and informative guide for emigrants to the area. Despite the title, which is similar to that of the author's Baltimore 1833 book, this is a completely different work. Jenkins calls it "a much more important book." Included herein is a general history of Texas to May 5, 1836; a printing of the Texas and Mexican constitutions; Stephen Austin's farewell address of March 7; and specific information regarding settlements, towns, business and banking matters, transportation, and communication facilities, etc. While her earlier book served to promote the enthusiastic interest of prospective emigrants to Texas, in this work Mrs. Holley provides the hard facts of what they would find there. As Stephen F. Austin's cousin, she was in a position to know. The Hooker "Map of the State of Coahuila and Texas" was published several times, with revisions to reflect the changing face of Texas. This edition is quite striking, with the grants colored. There are numerous additions to this map over past issues. Although the 1833 Holley commands a higher price than the 1836, the 1836 is seldom offered on the rare book market. STREETER TEXAS 1207. RAINES, p.116. HOWES H593, "aa." SABIN 32528. GRAFF, FIFTY TEXAS RARITIES 15. BASIC TEXAS BOOKS 94. VANDALE TEXIANAMETER 88. REESE, BEST OF THE WEST 60 (note). Seller Inventory # WRCAM27589B

Bibliographic Details

Title: TEXAS
Publisher: J. Clarke & Co., Lexington, Ky.
Publication Date: 1836