[Rarebooks] FS: First book on Texas in the English language. (the expanded ed. of 1836)

[Karmbooks at aol.com]

(AMERICANA) Holley, Mrs. Mary Austin. TEXAS. Lexington, KY: J. Clark & Co. 
1836. (10),410pp. Lacking the map. Orig. drab brown cloth, old (not 
original) black morocco spine label. Cloth soiled, and spine extremities a bit 
frayed. Title and text with occasional old soiling and foxing.     $1,250.00 
(trade discount allowed)
The second edition of the first book on Texas in the English language. The 
author was Stephen F. Austin's cousin. The second edition was entirely 
rewritten (the first of 1833 is 167 pages) and is essentially a different work, 
greatly promoting the recognition of Texas to the United States, and with a 
great deal more information on early Texas history. New Howes H581; Jenkins. 
Basic Texas Books #94. Raines, p. 116. Streeter. Texas #1207.

Kenneth Karmiole, Bookseller, Inc.
P.O. Box 464
Santa Monica, CA 90406
Tel. (310) 451-4342; Fax. (310) 458-5930
Email: karmbooks at aol.com