The Man Who Made Texas History A Collecting Niche

Written By Michelle M Haas

Michelle and Dr. Stephen L. Hardin in conversation about legendary Texas bookman, John Holmes Jenkins, and his epic Texana bibliography, Basic Texas Books. Texana is now widely collected and rare pieces sell for premium prices unrivaled perhaps in any other state. Jenkins had more influence than any other Texan in making Texas history a top tier collecting niche.

Michelle M Haas

Chairman, Texas History Trust.
Lead designer, managing editor and researcher at Copano Bay Press.
Native of the Texas Coastal Plains.

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