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In Memory of Marcellus E. Kleburg: A Record of Telegrams, Letters, Resolutions and Memorial Addresses Received by the Family, and Newspaper Comments Upon the Death of Hon. M.E. Kleberg of Galveston, Texas..
by [Galveston, Texas]; Kleberg, Marcellus E
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About This Item
Galveston: Printed by Clarke & Courts, 1913. First edition. Quarto, 26x18cm, [8], 95pp. Black and white portrait frontis and one other photo plate. Blind stamped, black cloth lettered in gilt. Good condition with wear and a chip to spine, bumping and soiling to boards. Internally clean and complete with printed Kleberg family tree laid in. A collection of remembrances of Marcellus E. Kleberg (1849-1913), compiled under the direction of friends and family and also containing extracts from some of his notable speeches and addresses.
Kleberg was a lawyer and charter member of the TX state bar association. He also served in the House of the Thirteenth Texas Legislature.
Worldcat locates 8 holdings, all in Texas institutions. An uncommon piece of Galveston history.
Kleberg was a lawyer and charter member of the TX state bar association. He also served in the House of the Thirteenth Texas Legislature.
Worldcat locates 8 holdings, all in Texas institutions. An uncommon piece of Galveston history.
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- Title
- In Memory of Marcellus E. Kleburg: A Record of Telegrams, Letters, Resolutions and Memorial Addresses Received by the Family, and Newspaper Comments Upon the Death of Hon. M.E. Kleberg of Galveston, Texas..
- Author
- [Galveston, Texas]; Kleberg, Marcellus E
- Format/Binding
- Quarto, 26x18cm, [8], 95pp. Black and white portrait frontis and one other photo plate. Blind stamped, black cloth lettered in g
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Printed by Clarke & Courts
- Place of Publication
- Galveston
- Date Published
- 1913
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