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Signed and inscribed by author. The late architect O'Neil Ford was designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Council on the Arts; the only individual to ever be given that title. He was a regional architect who incorporated modern European design with early Texas architecture. He designed a lot of really great buildings, public and private. The author, the late David Dillon, was the architecture critic for the Dallas Morning News for 25 years. He was widely respected and, for many, a driving force for Dallas urban design during the important last 2 decades of the 20th century. He had a national stature. Anyone interested should read his obituary from 2010. This book is Dillon's opus to a legend. The book and dust jacket are in fine/near fine condition with only slight shelf wear. The corners are square, and the pages are clean and unmarked. The book comes from the estate of an important local civic leader who is quoted in Dillon's obituary. The inscription and signature; "With best… Read More

The book celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Dallas Bar Association. The book recounts the legal community's involvement in some of the key episodes in Dallas history. The author is a professor emeritus at Southern Methodist University. He is a prolific writer about Dallas history. the book is in near fine condition with only a very slight bump at the top of the spine. The jacket is also in near fine condition. The book is inscribed to the late Phyllis Glazer, which is a significant association because she was a former Dallas resident who moved to a ranch near Mineola and became the Erin Brockovich of East Texas when she took on Gibraltar Chemical Resources for polluting the ground water and making everybody sick, and then lying about it. The author has inscribed, dated and signed on the half title page.

Signed. First Edition. Near fine / near fine. The late Jim Gatewood was a prolific author of Dallas history. He always includes lots of interesting details that put you on the scene of what happened. There are a lot of archival photos. The book and jacket are in near fine condition with only the slightest amount of shelf wear. The author has dated, inscribed and signed on the front free end page.

Signed. First Edition. Fine / fine. Retired Chief David Brown of the Dallas Police Dept. tells his remarkable story of his upbringing in Dallas and his 33 year career in DPD. Book and jacket are in fine, like new condition. Book is inscribed to the late Norma Hunt, of Kansas City Chiefs fame, and purchased from her estate. Chief Brown has boldly inscribed and signed on the half title page.

The late Jim Gatewood was Dallas historian who was a prolific storyteller. Captain Will Fritz, of the Dallas Police Department, said he never wanted to be a chief. He worked on everything from the KKK to the Kennedy assassination, from the Mafia to Bonnie and Clyde. He is legendary and the author tells the story with great detail. The book is in fine, like new condition. The book is inscribed, dated and signed on the title page.

Signed. First Edition. The late Comer Cottrell was an extremely successful Dallas businessman. He was also influential in politics, education, sports and cultural affairs. He was a minority owner of the Texas Rangers, he brought Paul Quinn College to Dallas and he helped elect Mayor Ron Kirk, Dallas' first black mayor. The book is inscribed to the late Joe Atkins, another trailblazing Dallasite, who, in 1955, sued North Texas College for admission on the basis of racial discrimination. In addition, there is a bookmark for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ellis and Betty Davis. Ellis Davis was basketball coach of Roosevelt H S in Dallas. They named a stadium after him. The book is in fine, unread condition. The dust jacket has a quarter inch tear at the fold on the back flap and there is minor shelf wear. The book is inscribed, dated and signed on the front free end page. An important book with significant associations.

Signed. First Edition. Near Fine / very good. The Dallas Preservation League sponsored this book promoting the city. Lots of contemporary and archival photos. Beautifully published book with everything you want to know about Dallas, up until 1982. The book has only minor bumps to the head and tail of the spine, otherwise excellent. The dust jacket has a tear at the top of the spine, otherwise very minor shelf wear. The author has boldly signed on the front free end page (no inscription).

16 stories about Dallas, Texas, by 16 authors - 10 signatures. The editor and 9 of the authors. The editor, Smith, signed on the title page and the authors signed on the table of contents pages next to their stories. The book is in fine, like new condition.

Signed by author. The 60 year history of the Dallas Woman's Club. Archival photos. The book is in near fine condition with only a slight bump to the spine bottom. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear and edge wear and is very good +. The book is inscribed to the President of the Dallas Woman's Club, Nancy Chambers Underwood, and signed by the author.

Signed. First Edition. Published in conjunction with Preservation Dallas. Photo essay of the history of Dallas. Book is in fine, unread condition. The dust jacket is excellent except for a 2" split at the bottom of the spine in the back. Both authors have signed on the title page (no inscription).

Signed. First Edition, first printing. Fine / fine. Laid in flyer from the Sixth Floor Museum signed by Eddie Barker, Judge Joe B. Brown, Jr. and Dallas Police Detective Jim Leavelle. Forward by Walter Cronkite. The late Eddie Barker was a local TV reporter for KRLD (CBS) in Dallas when President Kennedy was assassinated. He was the first person to announce the assassination, just minutes before Walter Cronkite announced it on national television. He was also the first person to interview Marina Oswald. The late Judge Joe B. Brown was a Justice of the Peace at that time. He ordered the autopsy of Officer J. D. Tippitt after Oswald had gunned him down. Judge Brown also issued search warrants for Oswald's house and Jack Ruby's apartments and businesses. Detective Jim Leavelle was the Dallas police officer who was handcuffed to Oswald when Jack Ruby killed him in the basement of Dallas police headquarters. That shooting was shown live on TV and Det. Leavelle is the guy in the light suit and hat in the… Read More

Signed. First Edition. Near Fine. Poetry in English and Yiddish. The author immigrated from Poland in 1919 and eventually settled in Dallas, Texas. She maintained her native Yiddish and has been a proponant of maintaining the tradition. She has received worldwide acclaim. There is very slight paper deterioration on the edge of the upper right corner, otherwise excellent and unread. Listed as near fine. There are 2 inscriptions on the front free end page, one by the author and one by Leon, who I think is her grandson. The book is inscribed to the late Frances Blatt, a friend and neighbor, who was violinist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for 25 years. The author has dated, inscribed and signed on the front free end page. (I have 2 other books by Chaya Rochel Andres listed elsewhere in my online store.)

Signed. First Edition. Fine / fine. Story of the creation of DFW International Airport. Book and jacket are in fine, unread condition. Darwin Payne has inscribed the book to the late Marjori Sharp, who is decended from pioneer Dallas families and has been on every imaginable historical board, and is one of the creators of Dallas Heritage Village. Payne has dated, inscribed and signed on the half title page.

Signed. First Edition. Fine / near fine. History of Irving, Texas in Dallas County, Texas. Lots of archival and contemporary photos, mostly b & w. Book is in fine condition, no issues. Dust jacket has very minor shelf wear, but no edge wear. The author has signed twice; at the top left corner of the double title page with an inscription and again under his name on the title page (no inscription).

Signed. First Edition. Very Good + / good. The late Justin Kimball was an important figure in Dallas history; they named a high school after him. Story about the growth of Dallas. The book has minor rubs at the corners and the pages are evenly toned throughout. The corners are square and the pages are unmarked. The binding is tight and the pages won't stay open. The dust jacket is is chipped and worn all around. There are minor tears and paper loss, but it's in one piece. Listed as good. Justin Kimball has signed, under his photograph, on page vi, after the title page (no inscription).

History of Dallas, Texas and a roundup of contemporary progress. Features include Education, Arts, Business, Energy, Architecture and just about everything else. A big heavy book, 336 pages. I'm calling this a first edition because the front free end page has the name of Jerry Farrington printed on it. The late Jerry Farrington was a tireless civic volunteer who was on the board of everything imaginable at one time or another. I'm sure he was involved with the United Way, which is the sponsor of this book. The book is also inscribed to Farrington and signed by the author. The book is in near fine condition with only a bump on the top back corner. The dust jacket has several small tears at the spine, front and back. The Jacket is listed as very good-.

Signed. First Edition. Lewis Bedford was appointed Municipal Judge, in Dallas, in 1966. He thrived in the face of adversity as a black city official. In the process of this biography, the author examines behind the scenes civil rights issues in Dallas through most of the 20th century. The book and jacket are in fine, like new condition. The book is inscribed to Joe Atkins, another trailblazer, who sued North Texas College for admission as a black student, in 1955. Joe Atkins signature is on the front free end page. The author has inscribed, dated and signed on the half title page.

Signed. First Edition. Near Fine / very good. Book is in excellent condition, nearly unread. Dust jacket has a half inch tear at the top front, a wrinkle at the top spine and edge wear at the top corners. Sarah was one of the builders of Dallas after she moved there is 1844. She built everything and was the city's first millionaire. The late Vivian Castleberry was a Dallas historian and prolific writer. The author has dated, inscribed and signed on the front free end page.

Signed. First Edition. Near Fine / near fine. 50th anniversary of the Dallas Theater Center. The book is signed by the late Paul Baker, who was the founding Director in 1959. Baker was also a founder of the Booker T. Washington School for the Performing Arts in Dallas. Book has a slight discoloration on the very bottom edge of the cover, otherwise excellent. The dust jacket has slight shelf wear on the front cover, but no wrinkles or edgewear. Paul Baker has signed on the front free end page (no inscription).

Signed. First Edition. History of North Texas State University. Originally Texas Normal College, now the University of North Texas. The book is inscribed to Joe Atkins, by the President of the University. The President, Norval Pohl, gives a lengthy inscription about Mr. Atkins significance to the school. Mr Atkins sued the College for admission in 1955 after they had denied him because of his race. The book discusses Mr. Atkins on pages 340 - 343. Atkins was the recipient of the Equity and Diversity Award. Later he was awarded an honorary Doctorate by the University. After Atkins won his court case against the school, 7 other Texas colleges desegregated. The book and jacket are in near fine condition with only very minor shelf wear. President Pohl has inscribed, dated and signed on the front free fly leaf.