For your consideration is this set of 1885 first edition "Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant" volume I & volume II. The set was published by Grant's friend, Samuel Clemmons (Mark Twain) under the alias of his nephew, Charles L. Webster. Each volume shows plain leather covers with bold gold stamped lettering along the spine. 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. This is a wonderful excellent quality set and a must own for any Civil War enthusiast. Covers show wear indicative of age, and the spines show wear from years of use. Volume I, after the title page, has what appears to be a hand written note by Grant, possibly etching or print. The books measure 9 1/4" L x 6 1/2" W x 2" D.