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Bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards, elaborate gilt titles and tooling to the spine, burgundy and green morocco spine labels, raised gilt. Grant first edition ulysses s grant memoirs 1st edition u. He candidly depicts his battles against both the external confederates and his internal. Personal memoirs of us grant 1885 leather 1st ed signed by civil war 1st lt 64th. Civil war miscellaneousfirst edition 1885 personal memoirs of ulysses s.

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Piece with from original personal ulysses grant provenance personal memoirs of u. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading personal memoirs of ulysses s. The book is deeply researched, but it introduces its scholarship with a light touch that never interferes with the reader s enjoyment. Grant was a military man with an intense interest in strategical movements and battle tactics. The twovolume set was published by mark twain shortly after grant s death. The complete annotated edition hardcover by ulysses s. Personal memoirs by ulysses grant, first edition abebooks. Volumes one the celebrated remembrances of the man who led the union to victory during the civil warcompleted just days before his death, grant s personal memoirs is a clear and compelling account of his military career, focusing on two great conflicts. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Rare publishers deluxe binding of the autobiography of ulysses s. Original grant ulysses provenance from piece with personal 1889 his of cigar cigar 1889 of his s. What is the value of ulysses s grant memoir first edition answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Bright dust jacket, illustrated, showing only very minor wear, not priceclipped.

Besides the facsimile reproduction of his autograph on vol 1, there is a personal inscription with his original autograph. First printing of this edition of the autobiography of ulysses s. Personal memoirs of us grant 1885 leather 1st ed signed by. Grants personal memoirs, the first trade edition, green cloth.

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