Southpoint Books

History books on auction

We have just listed on ebay numerous vintage books from our collection for the first time.
These include many rare history books that focus on Texas with limited printings & signed by the authors.
Here is one recent book on the Texas Rangers during the Civil War that just sold -

We also have numerous signed biographies available, including Andy Rooney, Larry Hagman, Quincy Jones, Senator Ralph Yarborough, and many others.

View our current list of collectible items on auctions.

Books from U.S. Senator's Library

Recently, we have listed more books on ebay from the estate of U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough or Texas. Most of these books are first editions that were given to the senator by other senators in the 1960s. In the above photo is Yarborough to the left next to Governor Connally and Vice President Lyndon Johnson. It is no secret that Yarborough and Johnson had a heated rivalry. One key reason for President Kennedy coming to Texas and Dallas was to cool their rivalry which was causing conflict within the Democratic Party. They were riding in the motorcade when the President was shot.

View our current auctions to see some of our signed books available from the Senator's library.

Also, here are some recent Texas history books that we just received with pricing (shipping not included, or tax charged if we ship to Texas address).
Contact us if interested in purchasing and further details.
One Ranger: A Memoir (Bridwell Texas History Series) $14
Following Old Fencelines: Tales from Rural Texas (C. A. Brannen Series) $10
Torpedoes in the Gulf: Galveston and the U-Boats, 1942-1943 $14
Flowers and Fruits in the Wilderness - 46 years in Texas, 1872 reprint $18
All Afire to Fight:: The Untold Tale Of The Civil War's Ninth Texas Cavalry $16

Recent eBay listings of rare books, ephemera, and antiques

Here at Southpointbooks we have been busy going through our older inventory and listing some of our rarer items.

Of interest is our recent ebay sale of the rare 1902 book A Soldier's Honor. The book details the life of Confederate Major-General Van Dorn who had several campaigns in Mississippi and surrounding areas during the Civil War, and is written by his sister. Filled with fascinating family details and photos, read more about the interesting life of Emily Van Dorn Miller.


Our collections do not always just include new or rare books or magazines...

We recently listed several early kitchen items on ebay auction that we acquired from estate sales, including:
- a 1918 Universal Waffle Iron Maker by Landers, Frary & Clark
- a 1932 Waters-Gentner Toaster Art Deco Toastmaster 1B3
- a 1940s Wear-Ever Perculator (makes the best coffee/tea!)
- a 1930s Hankscraft Egg Cooker 794-B

We of course also have a wide selection of ephemera (vintage magazines, newspapers, brochures, pamphlets, owner's manuals) with interesting ads of a bygone era in America.

1964 Falstaff Beer Full Page Newspaper Ad - Still available. Contact us at bottom of page for details.

Attractive ad showing a man being offered a beer as he puts on ice skates. Original ad from the Shreveport Journal. On back of ad is the editorial page.

We also have available many town and county history books and old yearbooks available, including:

- History of Eastern Kerr County Texas (we have this available at a special limited time price on auction)
- History of Williamson County Texas (available at a special limited time price on auction)
- History of Josephine County, Oregon
- History of Luna, New Mexico
- History of Deadwood, South Dakota
- History of McCook, Nebraska
- Caney Valley Ghost Towns
- Texas Tech yearbooks
- History of Arizona State football

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Have an interest in an old book or ephemera - old magazines, ads, on particular subjects?
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New listings - 1950 Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook, 1964 Falstaff Ad, and more

We have been posting some more interesting items from our archives via auction.
Take a look:
1950 Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book, First Edition - SOLD

This cookbook is sought after by many collectors. In five ring binder, filled with interesting recipes.

1964 Falstaff Beer Full Page Newspaper Ad - Still available. Contact us at bottom of page for details.

Attractive ad showing a man being offered a beer as he puts on ice skates. Original ad from the Shreveport Journal. On back of ad is the editorial page.

We also have some vintage Volkswagon, Toyota, and Honda motorcycle owner's manuals.
See our other current ebay listings available.

We also have available many town and county history books and old yearbooks available. Here are a few available:
- History of Eastern Kerr County Texas (we have this available at a special limited time price on auction here.)
- History of Williamson County Texas
- History of Josephine County, Oregon
- History of Luna, New Mexico
- History of Deadwood, South Dakota
- History of McCook, Nebraska
- Caney Valley Ghost Towns
- Texas Tech yearbooks
- History of Arizona State football

Looking for a vintage magazine or ad?
Let us know what you are looking for via our handy survey form!


Like us on our new Facebook Fan page!

Have an interest in an old book or ephemera - old magazines, ads, on particular subjects?
Let us know here and we can notify you when we have available.

History of Eastern Kerr County, Texas - Signed First Edition

This rare First Edition by Nortex Press was published in limited quantities in 1986. Signed and Inscribed by Author.

Includes detailed sections on the Texas Rangers, Kerr County family histories, the town of Center Point history, the town of Camp Verde history, History of local churches, schools, clubs, 1860 Federal Census, Short Stories, with a thorough surname and subject index.

Read here for further details and to order now.

Texas Almanacs from Texas Senator's Estate

We have acquired some vintage Texas Almanacs from the estate of former Texas Senator Ralph Yarborough.
These are available for sale at only $12 each (includes Texas tax if mailing within Texas). Shipping is extra and will depend on where shipped.
Several of these almanacs were signed by Senator Yarborough, who was the Texas senator when President Kennedy made his fateful trip to Dallas. The President came to Texas due to the feud that was going on with Vice President Johnson and Senator Yarborough.
Almanacs are in very good condition overall with minor cover edge wear.
Dates available are 1939, 1943, 1952, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1966, 1970, and 1972.

Includes vintage ads, photos, information on existing Tx. towns, ghost towns, and businesses. Most include foldout map and are over 650 pages. Great as gift.


If wanting, let us know here and include your confirmed and verified address with Paypal. We can email you a secure Paypal link, and can confirm availability as we only have 1 of many of these.

We are also listing several new auctions, including for vintage history books and Canon AE-1 cameras.

The History of Lamar County Texas

We wanted to make a special note as to this rare addition to our rare book selections that is now listed via auction -
The History of Lamar County, Texas - 1937, Neville - update - ending in 3 days

Take a look at these and more - View our auctions here.

If looking for specific ephemera that you would be interested in or that rare book you have been seeking let us know.

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We thank all of our customers for it being a productive year, and wish all a very merry Christmas and New Year.

Interesting auctions: 1948 Austin phone book | 1824 Arithmetic book +

It has been a very busy year with our book business. Have had little time to post as you can see from the blog as our book business is going through an evolution. Will be changing the format next year to make it easier to see what we have available, especially in the way of antiquarian items like rare books, magazines, and ads.

We have just posted some new auctions that you may want to look at, including a 1948 Austin, Tx. phone book (SOLD) and an old Arithmetic book dating to 1824 (SOLD).
Will soon be posting some old Disney books, a bulldog book from 1933 (SOLD), several Presidential letters books from the 1800s, and old ads.
View our auctions here.

By the way we have many old magazines with ads dating all the way back to the late 1800s.
If looking for specific ephemera (brand ads, ads of pens, automobiles, famous persons, etc.) that you would be interested in or that rare book you have been seeking let us know.

Visit our online Amazon store for books we currently have listed online.
If we do not have what you are seeking, you can still support us by buying it via Amazon through our affiliate program.

We thank all of our customers for it being a productive year, and wish all a very merry Christmas and New Year.