Early Views of the Texas Hill Country, 1852-1856

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AUTHOR: Introduction and captions by Ron Tyler; watercolor illustrations from the journal of Sarah Ann Lillie Hardinge

TITLE: Views of Texas, 1852-1856: Watercolors by Sarah Ann Lillie Hardinge Together with a Journal of Her Departure from Texas.

PUBLICATION DATA: 1988. Amon Carter Museum. First Edition.

In 1852, newlywed Mrs. Hardinge came to Texas to secure some land she'd inherited from her brother. While she was here, she visited Houston, Austin, Seguin and other points along the Guadalupe. Fortunately for us, Sarah was a self-taught painter and illustrated her journal with depictions of what she saw. In 1988, nineteen of her watercolors were exhibited at the Amon Carter Museum. This book, with commentary by Ron Tyler, was produced to mark the occasion.

Condition report:

Hardcover, paper over boards, with cloth spine and paper title label. Covers show little visible wear. 76 pages.

Why It Matters:

The works of Mrs. Hardinge give us candid and early full-color views of Central Texas. The softcover edition is scarce but the hardcover is rarely seen roaming free on the rare book market.

Value: $100-$200
Bidding ended: 8:02pm, 8 March 20228:02pm, Tuesday 8 March 2022America/Chicago

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