A deed more than 30 years old which, upon inspection, has the appearance of genuineness and which comes from the proper custody is admissible in evidence without proof of execution if possession of the property has been consistent with such deed. (Orig. Code 1863, § 2659; Code 1868, § 2658; Code 1873, § 2700; Code 1882, § 2700; Civil Code 1895, § 3610; Civil Code 1910, § 4190; Code 1933, § 29-112.)