Lot 425
  • 425

Texas A&M University

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • Texas A&M University
  • The Longhorn
  • inscribed with original owner's name
  • paper printed in halftone and colors, spiderweb glassine tissue guards, embossed black leather binding with hand-painted silver and gilt highlights
  • overall: 1 5/8  x 9 1/2  x 12 1/4  in. (4.1 x 24.1 x 31.1 cm)block: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
published by the Senior Class of the Texas A&M University
pictorial endpapers and ten chromolithographed plates by G.A. Geist

Provenance

Francis Kamp McGinnis, Jr., Texas, 1930

Condition

Overall in very good condition. The interior with scattered minor foxing and some light browning, consistent with age and gentle use. Some of the pages with minor tears, the largest measuring approximately 1 1/4 in. Hinges just cracking at pages 112-113. Lacking pages 465-466. The edges and spine of binding somewhat rubbed with some accompanying minor losses. A captivating relic of the American Industrial Age.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.