Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital...
Item # 688901
July 29, 1888
THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, July 29, 1888
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The front page has: "MATAGORDA-BRAZORIA" "Lands Dirt On Earth" "Semi-Tropical Climate; Luxuriant Vegetation; And the Place to Secure Homes".
Four pages, 19 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, small binding holes along the spine, some margin chipping, small hold at the front leaf, & a few minor archival mends. Somewhat fragile so it should be handled carefully.
* Very rare 19th century Southwest publication
Yes, Columbia--now known as West Columbia--was the first formal capital of Texas, established in 1836. A quite rare title which existed for less than 2 years. Only one institution has a substantial holding of this title and its file is not complete.
The front page has: "MATAGORDA-BRAZORIA" "Lands Dirt On Earth" "Semi-Tropical Climate; Luxuriant Vegetation; And the Place to Secure Homes".
Four pages, 19 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, small binding holes along the spine, some margin chipping, small hold at the front leaf, & a few minor archival mends. Somewhat fragile so it should be handled carefully.
Category: Post-Civil War
