San Antonio: A Historical and Pictorial Guide [Signed]

Austin: University of Texas Press, 1985. 2nd rev. ed. Oblong large octavo; xix, 291 pages, 1 unnumbered pages of plates: illustrations, maps; 13 x 21 cm Very good(+) with minor spotting to exterior. Biding tight; pages clean. Paperback. ISBN: 9780292776050, 0292776055

Very detailed, well-illustrated work on this fascinating and historically rich city. Inscribed & signed by revising author & editor Carmen Perry on title page. Inscribee name partially obfuscated for privacy. // Contents: The spell. A backward look. The Alamo. The bridge and the river. La Villita. Heart of Béxar. Tour of the missions. The German town. The Mexican town. Parks and museums. Halls of learning. Army and Air Force. A chapter on churches. Seasons and evenings. Fiesta Mexicana. Food, mostly fiery.