Texas, by James A. Michener, Illustrated by Charles Shaw, University of Texas Press, 1986

Texas by James A. Michener, illustrated by Charles Shaw, was published by the University of Texas Press in 1986 to mark the Texas Sesquicentennial. This handsome two-volume edition presents Michener’s sweeping historical novel of Texas - from its earliest frontiers to modern statehood - in a format worthy of the occasion. Beautifully produced and generously illustrated, it reflects both the author’s meticulous research and his gift for storytelling. A fine collector’s set celebrating the Lone Star State in its 150th year.

Texas, by James A. Michener, Illustrated by Charles Shaw.

Published by the University of Texas Press, Austin. Published on the occasion of the Texas Sesquicentennial, March 2, 1986. First edition thus.

A very good, substantial set of two clothbound hardback volumes, housed in an outer slipcase. The slipcase is in good condition - intact, but with some spotting and soiling. With gilt metallic printed label to spine. The two books have some discoloration to base of spines, not affecting text. The covers have gilt title and facsimile signature to front, and spines form the Texas star. All soundly bound.

Text is clean and bright throughout. Illustrated in black and white, but with colour map endpapers. Some minor speckled spotting to edge of text block. Neat bookplate of 'Baker Stephen Covington Taylor' to first pastedowns (a British-American national and Church minister, formerly a director of The Openspace Trust, Aberdeen).

Text in English.

Vol I: xviii + 1-445pp; 

Vol II: Prelims + 446-918pp. 

Dimensions: Approximately 321mm high x 240mm wide x 97mm deep. (incl. slipcase)

Approximate weight: 5.11kg (the set - unpacked).