Rare, short-lived Texas newspaper from its first capital... The virtues of Brazoria County...
Item # 716467
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THE OLD CAPITOL, Columbia, Texas, Feb. 4, 1888 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.
Content includes: "BRAORIA COUNTY - Richest Dirt ON Earth!" "Most Delightful Climate--Salubrioius & Healthful!" "Fod's Own Country..." "Texas Items" "Around the Capitol" "Texas By Mail" "The Brazos Harbor--The Gateway of Texas to the East!" "California--Boom in Los Angeles - How it Is Done - How We Ought to Do It" and more.
Four pages, evenly toned, 19 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, small binding holes and binding indents at the blank spine. Slightly fragile, so it should be handled carefully.
Content includes: "BRAORIA COUNTY - Richest Dirt ON Earth!" "Most Delightful Climate--Salubrioius & Healthful!" "Fod's Own Country..." "Texas Items" "Around the Capitol" "Texas By Mail" "The Brazos Harbor--The Gateway of Texas to the East!" "California--Boom in Los Angeles - How it Is Done - How We Ought to Do It" and more.
Four pages, evenly toned, 19 1/4 by 12 1/4 inches, small binding holes and binding indents at the blank spine. Slightly fragile, so it should be handled carefully.
Item from our most recent catalog - #368 - released for July, 2026
Category: Post-Civil War
Price
$66
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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