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1885146691New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885-86. First edition of the memoirs of one of the most recognized figures in American military history illustrated with tissue-guarded portrait frontispieces numerous steel engravings facsimiles and 43 maps in deluxe publisher's full sheep. Octavo 2 volumes publisher's full tan sheep with gilt titles to the spine in five compartments within raised bands red and navy morocco spine labels marbled endpapers and edges illustrated with numerous steel engravings facsimiles and 43 maps. In very good condition. "The best memoirs of any general's since Caesar" Mark Twain. "A unique expression of the national character.Grant has conveyed the suspense which was felt by himself and his army and by all who believed in the Union cause. The reader finds himself.on edge to know how the Civil War is coming out" Edmund Wilson. “Grant’s memoirs comprise one of the most valuable writings by a military commander in history†Eicher 492. Charles L. Webster & Company hardcover
188525530<p><strong>1885 Civil War Memoirs 1ed Union General Ulysses S. GRANT Illustrated MAPS 2v</strong></p><p><em>"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can and keep moving on."</em></p><p>– Ulysses S. Grant</p><p>An important historical memoir of the Civil War arguably the most important and the best thing that Grant ever wrote. General Norman Schwartzkopf has recently called this the finest memoir of war experiences that has ever been penned. As such it is valuable in its scope its plain and clear analysis and language and its broad conclusions about the conduct of the war.</p><p>Item number: #25530</p><p>Price: $795</p><p>GRANT Ulysses S</p><p><strong><em>Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant</em></strong></p><p>New York: Charles L. Webster and Co. 1885-86. First edition.</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. I – 584</p><p> <!--endif-->19 illustrations</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. II – 647 1</p><p> <!--endif-->31 illustrations</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Green cloth</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~9.5in X 6.5in 24cm x 16.5cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>25530</p><p>Photos available upon request.</p> Charles L. Webster and Co hardcover
1997031273Harrisburg PA: Archive Society 1997. Hardcover. Very Good/Published Without Dust Jackets. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1231 pp. Volume I: 584 pp. Volume II: 647 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Published without dust jackets. Beautiful gilt paged edges. Published in blue cloth with gilt type face on the spines. <br/> <br/> Archive Society hardcover
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199816526New York: Charles L. Webster & Co. / Digital Scanning Inc 1998. Reproduction. Quarter Leather. Fine. The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant in a beautiful quarter leather binding from Felton Bookbinding of Canada. Octavo two volumes 584pp. 2; 647pp errata 2. Vol. II. Quarter green morocco decorative raised bands on spine gilt tooling green cloth boards. Marbled endpapers. Top edge in gilt. This copy was reproduced from scans of the original volumes in 1998 by Digital Scanning Inc. of Scituate MA. Housed in custom green cloth slipcase photograph of Grant on side panel signature in gilt. A beautiful set. Published shortly after his death the Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant are held in high regard by historians and casual readers alike. President Grant was initially opposed to writing his memoirs but wished to leave his family financially stable after his death. The books were sold in multiple formats ranging in price from $3.50 to $12.00 in 1885. Eicher 492. Charles L. Webster & Co. / Digital Scanning, Inc unknown
188525931<p><strong>1885 Civil War 1ed Memoirs of Union General Ulysses S. Grant Illustrated MAPS 2v</strong></p><p><em>"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can and keep moving on."</em></p><p>– Ulysses S. Grant</p><p>An important historical memoir of the Civil War arguably the most important and the best thing that Grant ever wrote. General Norman Schwartzkopf has recently called this the finest memoir of war experiences that has ever been penned. As such it is valuable in its scope its plain and clear analysis and language and its broad conclusions about the conduct of the war.</p><p>Item number: #25931</p><p>Price: $795</p><p>GRANT Ulysses S</p><p><strong><em>Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant</em></strong></p><p>New York: Charles L. Webster and Co. 1885-86. First edition.</p><p><u>Details</u>:</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. I – 584</p><p> <!--endif-->19 illustrations</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Vol. II – 647 1</p><p> <!--endif-->31 illustrations</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Language: English</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->o <!--endif-->Green cloth</p><p><!-- if !supportLists-->· <!--endif-->Size: ~9.5in X 6.5in 24cm x 16.5cm</p><p>Our Guarantee:</p><p>Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.</p><p>Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving and we will offer a full refund without reservation!</p><p>25931</p><p>Photos available upon request.</p> Charles L. Webster and Co hardcover
1886027430New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1886. Edition Not Stated . Hardcover. Good. Two book set volumes I & II. Volume one title page loose wear to bottom 584 pages 1885. Volume two 1886 647 pages. Green boards with gilt titles and seal. Expedited or International shipping may cost more. <br/> <br/> Charles L. Webster & Company hardcover
18851395498New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885. Hardcover. Octavo Two volumes: 584 pages ; 647 pages. In Good condition but for front hinge tear of second volume. Spines are brown with gold print on red and black banners raised bands. Boards in brown leather. Wear to spine caps and corners light scuffing and age toning toning to spines second volume front hinge is torn its length with a tear to the spine head. Text blocks have marbled edges and endpapers. Bookplate on front pastedown. Illustrated: b&w frontispiece portrait in each volume b&w plates including maps.<br /> <br /> Oversized books. Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers please inquire for rates.<br /> <br /> NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area ND-HV Section. 1395498. FP New Rockville Stock. Charles L. Webster & Company hardcover
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