"My Master": The Inside Story of Sam Houston and His Times

Dallas, Texas: Manfred, Van Nort & Co., 1940. AQ2 - A first edition hardcover book signed by the author in very good condition in poor dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket worn and torn, spine missing, and discoloration. Book has some edgewear, lightly wrinkled spine, lightly soiled on the cover, previous owner's info stamped on the front free endpaper, a few illustrations loose on the hinge, discoloration (browning), and light shelf wear. Signed by Lenoir Hunt on a sheet adhered on the front fixed endpaper which states that this is an Autographed First Edition of "My Master". "My Master": The Inside Story of Sam Houston and His Times By His Former Slave Jeff Hamilton as told to Lenoir Hunt, With a Foreword by Franklin Williams. All pages present with 19 illustrations. This 100-year-old Negro recalls humorous stories and dramatic episodes in Houston's spectacular career, and gives an eyewitness account of the days of slavery, secession, and war. Satisfaction Guaranteed. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Poor. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.