Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Letters Regarding James Michener'S Texas Book
- Price realized
- $71
- Pre-sale estimate
- $60 – $100
- Hammer price
- $60
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- June 25, 2022
- Sale
- WESTERN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN, FIREARMS -DAY 2
Lot description
(1) typed letter signed James Michener regarding information for his book "Texas" with copy to Governor Clements; (1) James Michener autograph on paper marked John Kings, Barkel Library U of T (Michener had an office in the library); (1) typed letter signed by Bill Clements (William B. Clements, 1917-2011, 42nd and 44th Governor of Texas) to Katie Welder thanking her for information regarding the Michener "Texas" book; (1) letter from Katie Welder to Governor Clements regarding possible contributions to Michener's book; (1) letter from Katie Welder to Michener providing Texas information; all housed in folder approx 14.75" x 9.5" Start Price: $40.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.