Lot 214

1885 1st Ed. Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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For your consideration is this 1885-1886 First Edition copies Vol. I & II Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant by Major General Ulysses S. Grant himself. The piece was published in 1885-1886 by Charles L. Webster & Company New York. The piece shows brown clothe and leather cover with choice, bold gold stamped lettering and seal. The book is a fascinating read with a rare fold-out of the terms of surrender given to Robert E. Lee. Volume I shows an excellent etching of Grant as a young soldier with Volume II having a portrait of the more known image of President U.S. Grant. These memoirs were written from the fall of 1884 and completed four days before his death July 23, 1885. The set was published by Grant’s friend, Samuel Clemmons (Mark Twain) under the alias of his nephew, Charles L. Webster. This is a wonderful excellent quality set and a must own for any Civil War enthusiast. Cover shows some slight wear, but overall a very rare and desirable well preserved set. Volume I, after the title page, has what appears to be a hand written note by Grant, possibly etching or print. The condition of these books is fabulous with some wear due to age but nothing substantial and good preservation to the integrity of the pages. The measurements of this 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" for each of the books.
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