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PrakashN-9780940450585PENGUIN USA. Paperback. New. ENGLISH PENGUIN USA paperback
PrakashN-9780940450585PENGUIN USA. Paperback. New. ENGLISH PENGUIN USA paperback
1881150473New York March 3 1881. Letter signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President of the Mexican Southern Railroad Company. One page on Mexican Southern Railroad Company letterhead manuscript in another hand the letter reads in full: New York March 8 1881 Hon Hubert O Thompson Commissioner of Public Works 31 Chambers St New York Dear Sir: I take great pleasure in presenting to you Mr Ricardo Orozco Civil Engineer of Mexico who has been in the employ of the Company which I represent in locating the Mexican Southern Railroad and who has been engaged and is now largely in-terested in the public works about the City of Mexico. Mr Orozco desires to examine the Water Works particularly and other of the public works of this City with a view of acquiring information which he may make available in the work to be accomplished about the capital of his own country. I would esteem it a favor if you would facilitate him in the object he has in view. Truly Yours "U.S. Grant." Mounted and framed with a ticket to Grant's Inaugural Procession two Mexican feather art pieces one depicting the Mexican eagle and flag and another with two American flags with the gold embossed words: Welcome to Grant Mexico 1880 and an engraved portrait of Grant. In near fine condition. Mounted and framed. The letter measures 8.25 inches by 11 inches. The entire piece measures 21 inches by 17 inches. After leaving the presidency Ulysses S. Grant sought to translate his public stature into commercial authority most notably through his role in founding and leading the Mexican Southern Railroad Company. Developed in collaboration with the Mexican diplomat and statesman Matías Romero the venture aimed to build a strategic passenger-and-freight corridor linking Puebla and Oaxaca strengthening regional commerce while attracting U.S. capital to Mexican infrastructure. The company was incorporated in New York on March 1 1881 with Grant serving as its president and functioning as the project’s principal public representative to investors and the press. Despite these high-profile beginnings the enterprise was weakened by slow surveying construction delays and persistent financial instability entering bankruptcy by the mid-1880s. Under subsequent ownership construction resumed and the line was completed in 1892 operating profitably for a time before its eventual nationalization in 1936 a trajectory that underscores both the ambition and volatility of transnational railroad development in the late nineteenth century. unknown
18761505761876. Autograph document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States of America. Quarto one page partially printed. The document reads in full "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to the envelope of my letter to His Excellency Rafael Zaldivar President of the Republic of Salvador congratulatory dated this day and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant. U.S. Grant Washington November 25 1876." Rafael Zaldivar 1834-1903 was President of El Salvador from 1876 to 1885 and later served as a diplomat. Trained as a physician in Europe he later taught philosophy and hygiene at the University of Guatemala before entering politics. His administration enacted liberal reforms that ended collectively owned lands and laid the groundwork for large-scale coffee cultivation a key phase of El Salvador's "Coffee Revolution." In fine condition with light toning. The piece measures 7.75 inches by 9.75 inches. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869–77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864–69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown
18701513891870. Autograph document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States of America. Octavo one page partially printed. The document reads in full "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of John Thrasher Jr. dated this day and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant. U.S. Grant Washington March 26 1870." In fine condition with mail folds. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869–77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864–69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown
1870151783New Jersey 24 September 1870. Autograph letter signed by and entirely in the hand of Ulysses S. Grant as President. Two pages blue lined paper the letter is addressed to Governor M Jewell of Connecticut. The letter reads in full "Dear Governor: .Mrs. Grant and myself leave here for Boston on Monday next to put our son in College. We will return about Wednesday to Hartford and remain only long enough to take Nellie out to Farmington. We will be pleased to accept your proffered hospitality for the short time we do remain in your city. Please present Mrs. Grant's and my kindest regards to Mrs. Jewell and the children. Yours truly U.S. Grant." Double matted and framed with a portrait of Grant. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 22 inches by 13.5 inches. Prior to serving as the 18th President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant served as the Commanding General of the United States Army and led the Union to victory over the Confederacy under the supervision of President Abraham Lincoln. Elected president in 1868 Grant stabilized the post-war national economy created the Department of Justice and led the Republicans in their efforts to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism racism and slavery. The presidential administration including the cabinet of Ulysses S. Grant was fraught with scandal and corruption following the Black Friday gold panic in 1869 scandals were discovered in seven federal departments including the Treasury Interior and State. Known to run his cabinet in an unprecedented military style Grant often pardoned whose accused and convicted of government crimes nepotism became prevalent in his appointments with over 40 family members appointed by him to the United States government throughout his two terms. unknown
1990Q-0940450585Library of America 1990-10-01. Hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Library of America hardcover
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18761012081876. Autograph letter signed by and entirely in the hand of Ulysses S. Grant as President. Addressed to the Attorney General of the United States Edwards Pierrepont the letter reads "Elizabeth N.J. Sept. 2nd 1876 Dear Judge While in Utica Judge Hunt spoke to me of the importance of appointing a member to Judge Woodruff at as early as a day as practicable on account of the great amount of business before the court. I do not know of any lawyer in the circuit to whom to tender the position when it should be Senator Edmunds and he I should dislike to see leave the Senate. But you are well acquainted with the Bar in that circuit and its wants and can no doubt suggest the right man for the place. If you will send me a commission therefore to St. Louis so as to reach me there between the 24th and 28th either filled up of the name blank with suggestions as to the best man I will sign and return it. Very truly your humble servant U.S. Grant." Grant appointed Pierrepont Attorney General of the United States on April 26 1875. When he assumed the office Pierrepont immediately implemented overdue reform in the South's U.S. Marshal and U.S. Attorney departments including extensive investigations into the conduct of the U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals exposing fraud and corruption. Double matted and framed with a carte de visite of Grant. In fine condition. The entire piece measures 21.75 inches by 15.75 inches. Prior to serving as the 18th President of the United States Ulysses S. Grant served as the Commanding General of the United States Army and led the Union to victory over the Confederacy under the supervision of President Abraham Lincoln. Elected president in 1868 Grant stabilized the post-war national economy created the Department of Justice and led the Republicans in their efforts to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism racism and slavery. The presidential administration including the cabinet of Ulysses S. Grant was fraught with scandal and corruption following the Black Friday gold panic in 1869 scandals were discovered in seven federal departments including the Treasury Interior and State. Known to run his cabinet in an unprecedented military style Grant often pardoned whose accused and convicted of government crimes nepotism became prevalent in his appointments with over 40 family members appointed by him to the United States government throughout his two terms. unknown
102885Original bronze bust of Ulysses S. Grant by Henry Shrady the famed sculptor of the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial on the west front of the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. Mounted on socle and base the entire piece measures 18.5 inches in height the base measures 9.5 inches square. In fine condition. An exceptional piece of Americana. Henry Merwin Shrady was an American sculptor known for the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial on the west front of the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. Shrady and architect Edward Pearce Casey won the competition to build the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial in 1902. In the twenty years Shrady spent executing its sculpture program he studied biology at the American Museum of Natural History and dissected horses to gain a better understanding of animal anatomy. The memorial was dedicated on April 27 1922 two weeks after Shrady's death. The Grant Memorial is described as "one of the most important sculptures in Washington" by James M. Goode in The Outdoor Sculpture of Washington D.C. It consists of a colossal equestrian statue of Grant atop a marble pedestal with bas relief plaques guarded by four lions. unknown
109556Rare original carte de visite signed by Ulysses S. Grant "U.S. Grant Maj. Gen. U.S.A." In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 9.5 inches by 8 inches. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869–77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864–69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown
187144047Washington D.C 1871. Portrait engraving of President Ulysses S. Grant. Boldly signed U.S. Grant. The engraving measures 5.5 inches by 4 inches. This portrait engraving produced by the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. In near fine condition affixed to an 8 inch by 10 inch sheet bearing a small note. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16.5 inches 18 inches. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869–77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864–69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown
1870603639<p>not signed on a 3/4 length shot of U.S. Grant dressed in a dark suit vest silk bow tie and white shirt. Photograph is on the original stiff bevelled edged photographer's mount with imprint of A. Bogardus 872 Broadway N.Y. 4 1/4" x 6 5/8"; good; circa 1870. Imprint on the back obscured by previous mounting. No Binding.</p>
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187420587Lausanne : G. Bridel 1874. 175x100mm. cartonnage de l'diteur. Indiquation de la date de 1875 sur la couverture. 240 G. Bridel unknown
183361260Lausanne : Marc Ducloux 1833. 220x140mm. XV- brochÂŽ. IntÂŽrieurs propre. Couvertures ab”mÂŽes. Dos ab”mÂŽs fortement sur seconde livraison. Manque ÂŽgalement la quatriÂme de couverture de la seconde livraison. Cahier des pages 105-126 se dÂŽtache. Une nouvelle reliure serait souhaitable. 430 Marc Ducloux unknown
2016ART-MX-2016-1539Madrid: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía/Museo Jumex 2016. First edition. Tela. New. New book. Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía/Museo Jumex hardcover
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