Nicely bound set of Ulysses S. Grant's memoirs
Heading: -1869
Author: Grant, Ulysses S.
Title: Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Charles L. Webster
Date Published: 1885-86
Description: 2 volumes. 584; 647, [1] pp. Illustrated with steel-engraved frontispiece portrait in each volume with tissue-guards plus several maps and wood engravings throughout; folding facsimile letter in Vol. I; tipped-in folding facsimile document in Vol. II. 23x15 cm (9x6"), original quarter morocco, over cloth boards ruled in gilt, covers and spines stamped in gilt, raised bands; all edges marbled. First Edition.A nicely bound set of President Ulysses S. Grant's famed memoirs. Often mentioned as one of the finest American works of nonfiction. Written from his sick bed the last year of his life.
Condition Report: Slight wear and scuffing to boards; minor damage to endpapers; very good.
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Heading: -1869
Author: Grant, Ulysses S.
Title: Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Charles L. Webster
Date Published: 1885-86
Description: 2 volumes. 584; 647, [1] pp. Illustrated with steel-engraved frontispiece portrait in each volume with tissue-guards plus several maps and wood engravings throughout; folding facsimile letter in Vol. I; tipped-in folding facsimile document in Vol. II. 23x15 cm (9x6"), original quarter morocco, over cloth boards ruled in gilt, covers and spines stamped in gilt, raised bands; all edges marbled. First Edition.A nicely bound set of President Ulysses S. Grant's famed memoirs. Often mentioned as one of the finest American works of nonfiction. Written from his sick bed the last year of his life.
Condition Report: Slight wear and scuffing to boards; minor damage to endpapers; very good.
