Austin Yesterday and Today. A Glance at Her History, a Word About Her Enterprises, a Description of Her Big Banking Establishment
Austin: E.L. Steck, 1915. [22]pp. Oblong octavo. Original green printed wrappers, string-tied. Light wear and chipping to edges, slightly faded. Internally clean. Very good. Item #1396
Handsome promotional work for the city of Austin, Texas, compiled and published by the American National Bank on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary. The work is extensively illustrated with halftones and includes a brief history of the city, highlighting the capitol, university, local businesses, and historic sites. The final few leaves are devoted to images of the bank and its directors, with a history of the establishment and a glowing assessment of its bright and thriving future.
Price: $250.00