Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Scarce "Snuff-Dipping Tales Of The Texas Negro", Brewer, #366/400
- Price realized
- $572
- Pre-sale estimate
- $800 – $1,200
- Hammer price
- $450
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- December 6, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2 - GILDED WINTER: FINE JEWELRY & ESTATE COLLECTIONS DECEMBER 2025
Lot description
"Aunt Dicy Tales, Snuff-Dipping Tales of the Texas Negro", J. Mason Brewer, self published, Austin, Texas, 1956, author signed at the edition page, this copy a limited edition #366 of 400 copies, illustrations by John C. Biggers, ex Harris School Library, green padded leather boards, gilt lettering, book in very good condition, housed in original slip case, for shipping approx. 10.75" x 7.5", 1.25", 1.50lbs
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.