The History Of Abilene

COSBY, HUGH E. [EDITOR-IN-CHIEF]

Publication: Published by Hugh E Cosby Co, 1955, Abilene

First edition. 4to. Brown fabricoid, titles and design embossed on front cover and spine, [18], 764 [1] pp., foreword, biographical section, illustrated from photographs, portraits. This is copy number 208 of an unspecified limited edition, each "registered" in the name of the original owner. The historical section takes up the first 247 pages; the remainder is biographical. Includes discussion of leading industries (sheep, cattle, banking, oil & gas. etc.), police and fire, newspapers, schools, churches, etc. A photograph of each entrant to the "Biographical Section" is provided along with detailed information of their life and contributions while residing in Abilene, Texas, Former owner's inked name at the top of front free fly leaf, covers lightly rubbed, light wear to the spine ends and corners, else a very good tight, clean copy.

Inventory Number: 52108