1885 Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, 2-Volume Set
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1885 "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant" Two Volume Set
1885 1st Edition Book titled, Personal Memoirs of ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885) 18th President of the United States, Very Fine.
"Personal Memoirs Of U.S. Grant," 1st Edition, 2 Vols., 1885, New York: Charles L. Webster, Very Fine. Green cloth hard bound covers, gilt-stamped, 584 & 647 pages, 9.5" x 6" each. Covers have a beautiful gilt stamping of a "U.S. Grant" medal issued through a Joint Resolution of Congress, dated December 17, 1863. Illustrated with maps, plates, and facsimile inscription and signature; Vol. I has a portrait of Grant as a fresh-faced young soldier; Vol. II has a portrait of the seasoned soldier with whom we are familiar. Prior owner has signed and dated both volumes. Covers are worn, with some light stains and nicks, and some pages are loose. This autobiography is the famous labor of love that Grant embarked upon and finished just before his death. It became a runaway bestseller and a national sensation, restoring his popularity and ensuring financial stability for his family. A decent, perfectly collectible copy of this historic Two Volume Set.
1885 "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant" Two Volume Set
1885 1st Edition Book titled, Personal Memoirs of ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885) 18th President of the United States, Very Fine.
"Personal Memoirs Of U.S. Grant," 1st Edition, 2 Vols., 1885, New York: Charles L. Webster, Very Fine. Green cloth hard bound covers, gilt-stamped, 584 & 647 pages, 9.5" x 6" each. Covers have a beautiful gilt stamping of a "U.S. Grant" medal issued through a Joint Resolution of Congress, dated December 17, 1863. Illustrated with maps, plates, and facsimile inscription and signature; Vol. I has a portrait of Grant as a fresh-faced young soldier; Vol. II has a portrait of the seasoned soldier with whom we are familiar. Prior owner has signed and dated both volumes. Covers are worn, with some light stains and nicks, and some pages are loose. This autobiography is the famous labor of love that Grant embarked upon and finished just before his death. It became a runaway bestseller and a national sensation, restoring his popularity and ensuring financial stability for his family. A decent, perfectly collectible copy of this historic Two Volume Set.
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1885 Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant, 2-Volume Set
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