Publication: Press of E L Steck, 1915, Austin
First edition. 6 1/2" x 9 1/4" string-tied green embossed wrappers, green front and rear endpapers, n. p. [44 pp.], frontispiece, illustrated from photographs and drawings, portraits, acknowledgment. This copy provided with the "Compliments of The American National Bank." as it is printed on the front cover. The author presents the history of Austin chronicling important events and early settlers. While a history of Austin, it also functions as a history of the American National Bank and ends with portraits of its officers and directors. Enhanced by photographs of the major buildings and points of interest. A scarce and important publication promoting Austin. Small nicks and chips to the cover fore-edges, light wear to head of spine, else a very good copy of a scarce item.
Inventory Number: 49816