This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of 20th-century American historical fiction, Pulitzer Prize lore, and fine press publishing ephemera: a Deluxe Signed Limited First Edition volume of Texas, hand-signed on the preliminary limitation page by master novelist James A. Michener.
A legendary chronicler of sweeping historical epics, James A. Michener (1907–1997) received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948 for Tales of the South Pacific before penning monumental sagas such as Hawaii (1959), Centennial (1974), and Chesapeake (1978). Published in 1985 by Random House, Texas stands as Michener's vast, four-century narrative tracing the Lone Star State from Spanish conquistadors and Tejano settlers through the Alamo, oil booms, and modern cattle dynasties.
Bound in rich terra-cotta buckram cloth, this deluxe presentation volume features a gold-outlined, brown Lone Star inlay on the front cover, gold-stamped spine lettering, and a protective matching publisher's slipcase.
On a dedicated preliminary page reading "Of the first edition of TEXAS one thousand copies have been specially bound. These books are signed by the author, and numbered 1 to 1000", James A. Michener has rendered a sweeping autograph in blue ink:
"James A. Michener"
This copy is hand-numbered 676 in black ink out of the limited edition of 1,000 copies.
Preserved in fine condition with sharp cloth boards, tight binding, bright cover gilding, clean text block, and a sound slipcase, this signed first edition serves as an essential centerpiece for James A. Michener completists, Texas history archivists, and fine press displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1985 RANDOM HOUSE SIGNED LIMITED EDITION: Authentic first printing limited edition of James A. Michener's epic novel Texas.
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DELUXE SLIPCASED BINDING: Bound in terra-cotta cloth with gold-bordered Lone Star cover inlay and original publisher slipcase.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with sharp cloth boards, pristine interior text block, tight spine, and intact slipcase.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY JAMES A. MICHENER: Authentically autographed in blue ink ("James A. Michener") on the publisher's limitation page.
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STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION: Designated copy number 676 from a limited edition of 1,000 copies.
