PRESENTING A VERY, VERY RARE FIRST EDITION hardback copy of ‘THE LONE STAR STATE’, A Memorial and Biographical History of Ellis County, Texas, ILLUSTRATED”

“Containing a History of this important section of the great State of Texas, from the Earliest Period of its Occupancy to the Present Time, together with Glimpses of its Future Prospects; with Full-Page Portraits of the Presidents of the United States and also Full-Page Portraits of Some of the most Eminent Men of the County, and Biographical Mention of Many of its Pioneers, and also of Prominent Citizens of to-day.” Published by The Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago in 1892.

This EXTREMELY RARE book is in fair condition with some fraying and losses to cover and spine, some discoloration to the brown leather  cover, but otherwise fairly good for it’s age and RARITY.

This book was part of the extensive private Dallas collection.

This Book was part of the personal Collection of Judge McMillan, a prominent Judge from Waxahachie, Ellis County at the end of the 19th Century. His daughter married Thomas Obenchain, a stockbroker of repute in Dallas in the early 20th Century. The Book has remained in the family ever since.

It is a beautiful brown leather and string bound book with gilt lettering. The front and back covers are bordered with a Greco-Roman pattern. The inside of the front and back covers has a beautiful ORIGINAL purple and gilt vinyl lining. The pages of the book itself are almost perfect with very little wear. The only wear, loss and damage, is to the cover and spine.

This is an EXTREMELY RARE First Edition TEXAS Book

We can find no record of other copies, that have EVER been made available for Private Sale.

The University of North Texas, has one on loan to the Dallas Public Library

THIS IS THE “HOLY GRAIL” OF BOOKS RELATING TO ELLIS COUNTY, TEXAS

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Dallas Public Library Copy:

Link: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth33018/

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IF YOU LOVE YOUR TEXAS HISTORY AND IN PARTICULAR, ELLIS COUNTY, THEN THIS BOOK IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

IF YOU LOVE US HISTORY IN GENERAL, THEN THE PRESIDENTS SECTION, IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY

AS AN ADDED BONUS: WE ALSO POSSESS A SECOND, ORIGINAL FIRST EDITION COPY OF THIS BOOK IN EVEN BETTER CONDITION. SO WHOMEVER ACTS FIRST, WILL GET THE BETTER COPY

Link: https://rockwellantiquesdallas.com/history-of-ellis-county-presidents-of-us-1892/

RARE 1st Edition of ‘The Lone Star State -History of Ellis County & Presidents of US’ – 1892

Provenance: Part of a Private Dallas Collection.

Dimensions: 11 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 2.75 inches thick

Condition: Very Fair ORIGINAL CONDITION. Cover and Spine have losses/damage, as can be seen from pics, but the book pages are good.

SALE PRICE NOW: $750