1908 Frederic W Simonds TLS Univ Texas Geology Signed Geography of Texas For Sale

1908 Frederic W. Simonds Typed Letter Signed – University of Texas – “Geography of Texas” – Ginn & Company Boston

Offered here is an original typed letter signed (TLS) by Frederic W. Simonds, dated June 9, 1908, on official University of Texas (Austin) letterhead.

The letter is addressed to Ginn & Company, the prominent Boston-based educational publisher located on Beacon Street, and concerns the forthcoming printing of Simonds’ work, Geography of Texas.

In this correspondence, Simonds acknowledges receipt of notice regarding a new printing of his book and discusses the timeline for submitting plate corrections. He notes the impracticality of meeting the requested deadline and politely requests an extension to June 25th.

This is a direct author-to-publisher communication, offering a glimpse into the production process of early 20th-century educational texts.

Frederic William Simonds (1874–1942)
was a professor of geology at the University of Texas and an early contributor to the academic and scientific study of Texas geography. His work helped shape educational materials used across the state during a formative period in its institutional development.

• Early University of Texas academic correspondence
• Direct connection to textbook publishing history
• Interaction with Ginn & Company, a major educational publisher of the era
• Insight into printing and editorial timelines in 1908

• Original fold lines from mailing
• Light age toning consistent with period
• Strong, legible signature
• Clean and well-preserved overall

Standard letter sheet (approx. 8\" x 10\")

A desirable piece for collectors of:

• University of Texas history
• Early American education & textbooks
• Geological and geographic scholarship
• Signed academic correspondence