The Texas Governor's Mansion, A History of the House and Its Occupants (INSCRIBED BY TWO AUTHORS)
Austin TX: Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 1984. Illustrations. Inscribed Edition. Hardcover. The Texas Governor's Mansion is one of the finest examples of 19th century Greek Revival architecture. Finished in 1856, it has been the official residence of 37 Texas governors. Illustrated with architectural drawings and photographs, follow the construction and important events. During the construction and design, historical events occured--Civil War, World War I, Prohibition, Women's Suffrage and the Ku Klux Klan, and the shooting of John B. Connally in Texas as he rode in President Kennedy's limosine. A pictorial history of the famed mansion. Preface, Epilogue, Notes, Appendices, Index, 349 pp.
Hardbound in burgundy boards, entitled in gilt on cover and spine. Very mild wear. A warm inscription from Jean Daniel and Price Daniel on front endpaper to Calvin Thielman, pastor for over thirty years to Billy Graham and his family. Pictorial dust jacket bears edge tears and chipping; lightly faded. Very Good condition. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good + / Very Good -.
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