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1st ed. Remains of Stephen F. Austin Texas 1910 Rare
(Item: SOLD 460)
Account Of The Removal of The Remains of Stephen F. Austin From Peach Point Cemetery in Brazoria County, Texas To State Cemetery, Austin, Texas, October 18 to 20 1910. Compiled by Guy M. Bryan. Published by Gray, Dillaye & CO., Printers, Houston, 1911. Soft Cover. Book Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Condition: Original Brown paper stapled wraps with title in black ink to front cover. Some light wear to head and tail of spine. Several small stains to rear wrap. Newspaper clipping burn to Title page. Else, a Very Good copy. Contents include one b&w portrait of the "Father of Texas", Stephen F. Austin opposite copyright page; A brief history of Stephen F. Austin; Reports of the Texas State Legislature regarding Austin's re-internment and the contents found therein; Several memorial addresses; A list of all known relatives- including 16 relatives with the last name of Bryan; The last service performed by Revs. Wright and Briggs for the remains of Stephen F. Austin, which occurred at State Cemetary, Austin, Texas October 18 to 20, 1910. Association Copy. Ex-collection Lilla Graham Bryan, relative of Stephen F. Austin and immediate relation of Compiler of this book Col. Guy M. Bryan Jr, all of whom were present at this historic ceremony. Col. Guy M. Bryan was Stephen Austin's nephew. Scarce. First Edition. American History. Texas. Private Press.
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