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188618751New York: Charles L. Webster & Co 1886. First Edition First Printing. Full leather. Near fine. First edition of the Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant inscribed by his friend and financial advisor George W. Childs. Octavo two volumes 584pp Vol. I; 647pp Vol. 2. Publisher's deluxe three-quarter morocco binding gilt title on spines raised bands with decorative gilt compartments marbled leaf edges. Light rubbing to tips of the spines some wear to gilt along the spine of Volume II expert coloring to brown morocco spine. Both volumes with frontispiece portrait of Grant with tissue covers. Both volumes are complete with over 50 illustrations maps and fold-out facsimile documents. Housed in a custom brown cloth slipcase. Eicher 492 Dornbusch II: 1986 Inscribed in Volume I: "John T. Spencer / With the best wishes of his friend / G.W. Childs / Christmas 1885." Ownership inscription of "John T. Spencer" in Volume II. An exceptional association copy. George W. Childs 1829-1894 the influential Philadelphia publisher of the Public Ledger was one of Ulysses S. Grant's closest civilian friends and a trusted adviser when Grant was deciding how to publish his memoirs. Knowing that his health was failing Grant needed to repair his finances before his passing. For his memoirs the Century Company offered him a standard 10 percent royalty but Mark Twain acting through Charles L. Webster & Co. made a competing offer; either a 20 percent royalty or 70 percent of the net profits. Grant worried that Century's offer was "all in favor of the publisher with nothing left for the Author." Grant asked Childs to come to New York and judge the offer and Twain later recalled that Childs's advice was decisive: "Give the book to Clemens." He signed with Webster on February 27 1885 a move that ultimately brought Julia Grant hundreds of thousands of dollars. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown
1885190292New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885-86. The dying Grant defends his record First edition of the memoirs of the great Civil War general and 18th president of the United States "perhaps the most revelatory autobiography of high command to exist in any language" Keegan p. 202. Written as Grant was dying of throat cancer and in dire financial straits the work serves as a deathbed justification for the war against the Confederacy and for Grant's own conduct as commanding general of the Union Army. It was published by Mark Twain Grant's close friend who marketed it by using military veterans in uniform to raise subscriptions. "To read Personal Memoirs today with knowledge of the circumstances in which Grant wrote them is to understand the indomitable will and moral courage that were keys to his military success" ANB. The first edition was issued in five different bindings at varying costs this one of the more deluxe options. 2 vols octavo. Original purple half morocco spines lettered and decorated in gilt brown cloth sides with gilt medallic roundel sides and corners ruled in gilt marbled endpapers and edges. With 2 engraved portrait frontispieces and 2 etched plates with tissue guards 3 manuscript facsimiles of which 2 folding and one printed on yellow paper stock 42 full-page plans folding map at rear of vol. II. Contemporary bookseller's ticket of J. Dewing & Co. of San Francisco to front pastedowns. Joints and extremities neatly restored a little rubbed superficial splits to inner hinges contents a little toned. A very good copy. John Keegan The Mask of Command 1987. hardcover
1885151920New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885-1886. First edition of the autobiography of Ulysses S. Grant the 18th President of the United States which covers his military career during the Mexican War and the Civil War. Octavo two volumes original green cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel gilt central emblem to the front and rear panels patterned endpapers illustrated with numerous steel engravings facsimiles and 43 maps tissue-guarded frontispiece portrait of Grant to each volume. In very good condition. A nice example. "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
188678834New York: Charles L Webster 1886. First Edition. 3/4 Leather. Very Good/No Jacket As Issued. Wolume 2 only of two volume set gilt medallion on both boards marbled endpages and marbed edges wear at the head and tail of the spine and the corners very nice volume Charles L Webster hardcover
1886047729New York: Charles L. Webster and Co. 1886. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Cloth. Very Good/No Jacket as issued. First Edition 2nd printing. Hard cover large 8vo in black cloth w/;gold dec and titles. Very Good. Cloth rubbed 2" split front gutter but hinge holding strong else Fine and unmarked. 647pp inc. Index. Volume II only. <br/> <br/> Charles L. Webster and Co. hardcover
188514234New York: Charles L. Webster 1885. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Large octavo 2 volumes. A very near fine set in the publisher's deluxe 3/4 morocco binding. Spines just barely and evenly sun-kissed a nick to the middle of the spine of volume II and a few tiny abrasions to corners but a sharp sound lovely set increasingly rare in this condition. Front inner hinge oo volume I with a very thin harline crack as often; still sound. Small faint ownership stamps of one "C. M. Smith" to each volume. This set belonged to a veteran of the Civil War one Charles M. Smith of Evansville WI. His obituary and various other sources we found online such as a reunion photograph disagree as to whether he was the Assistant Surgeon in the 13th or 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry but in either case it's clear that he volunteered in 1861. Both units saw a great deal of action during the war. Also laid-in to the set is a photographic negative of a monument to the 16th Wisconsin infantry regiment which leads us to suspect that this was in fact his unit.<br /> <br /> A gift-quality example of this popular and well-regarded memoir among the best in both the military and presidential classes. Grant finished the memoirs on his deathbed and was convinced by his friend Mark Twain to use his publisher Charles L. Webster who sold the book by subscription only. Many of the book's "salesmen" were not really professional salesmen but veterans of the war who held Grant--warts and all--in very high esteem for his leadership during the conflict. These veterans often showed up to their neighbors' homes wearing their old uniforms; it's hard to imagine saying "no" to such a "salesman."<br /> <br /> One would think then that sets of Grant's memoirs would be commonly found with Civil War veteran ownership signatures but this is only the second such set which we have handled. So not only a handsome and well-preserved set but one with appealing provenance. Charles L. Webster hardcover
1885175983NY: Charles L. Webster & Co. 1885. good-. Hardcover. Complete 2 Vols. rebound in terra cotta leather; Vol. 2 published 1886; brown binding inside covers & hinges free eps original marbled paper; b/w frontis with tissue guard in each previous owner name on back of frontis in vol. 1; facsimile note & signature by Grant in vol. 1; b/w maps facsimile documents & illustrations some fold-out; hinges starting; 9" tall; scuffs small tears & wear to leather covers with large chip from top of spine of vol 2; chipped red & black leather title bands on spine . Charles L. Webster & Co. hardcover
188683771New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1886. Later second printing. Hardcover. fair. VOLUME II ONLY. 647 1--errata to Volume I pages. Decorative cover. Front and rear boards weak restrengthened with glue. Frontis illustration. Footnotes. Tabular Information. Maps including folding. Appendix. Index. Some wear to board and spine edges. Stamp of previous owner present. Volume II covers assuming command at Chattanooga through the remainder of the Civil War. In this volume Grant describes his movement from assuming command of the Military Department of the Mississippi through the Battle of Lookout Mountain transfer to the Army of the Potomac Battle of the Wilderness Battle of Spottsylvania Battle of North Anna Battle of Cold Harbor Campaign in the Shenandoah Valley Siege of Petersburg Battle of Franklin Battle of Nashville Fort Fisher Battle of Sailor's creek Appomattox Surrender and The End of the War. The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography by Ulysses S. Grant the 18th President of the United States focused mainly on his military career during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War and completed as he was dying of cancer in 1885. Facing his mortality Grant struck a publishing deal with his friend Mark Twain for his memoirs hoping that they would provide for his family after his death. In the early stages of his work he had the assistance of Adam Badeau an author who had served on his staff during the war. The two-volume set was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death. Twain created a unique marketing system designed to reach millions of veterans with a patriotic appeal just as Grant's death was being mourned. Ten thousand agents canvassed the North following a script that Twain had devised; many were veterans who dressed in their old uniforms. They sold 350000 two-volume sets at prices from $3.50 to $12 depending on the binding. Each copy contained what looked like a handwritten note from Grant himself. The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant has been highly regarded by the general public military historians and literary critics. Positive attention is often directed toward Grant's prose which has been praised as shrewd intelligent and effective. He portrayed himself in the persona of the honorable Western hero whose strength lies in his honesty and straightforwardness. He candidly depicts his battles against both the external Confederates and his internal Army foes. The narrative ends shortly after the Army of the Potomac's final review in Washington in May 1865. Grant deliberately avoids comment on Reconstruction apart from saying that he favored black suffrage. The final chapter "Conclusion" is a reflection on the war and its effects the actions of foreign countries during it and the reconciliation of North and South. In the final paragraphs Grant makes note of his own condition and expresses optimism that "Federal and Confederate" can live together. The Memoirs quickly became a best seller. The Grant family who received 75% of the net royalties after expenses made approximately $450000 equivalent to $12000000 in 2016 from the book re-establishing their fortune. Charles L. Webster & Company hardcover
1885002632Charles L. Webster & Company. No DJ as issued. Bright gilt lettered and decorated cover and spines. Gilt stamped portrait medallion of Grant on front covers. Nice bright set. Foldouts fine. Includes the printed inscription by Grant that " These volumes are dedicated to the American Soldier and Sailor. New York City ~ May 23 1885 " Damp stain boards vol 2 front hinge starting. . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1885. Charles L. Webster & Company hardcover
1885741761885. GRANT Ulysses S. Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885. 1st ed. 2 Vols. 584;6471 erratapp. Portrait frontises. plates some folding maps. Orig. 3/4 gilt-ruled black morocco gilt-pictorial cloth raised spine bands compartments marbled endpapers all edges marbled. Very good. The "shoulder strap edition" with four stars on spine." Seldom seen in such fine condition and considerably rarer than the cloth should strap edition. "Bruce Catton places Grant's memoirs on the top of his list of Civil War classics"--The Union Bookshelf 35. "Written frantically while in a race with death these recollections rank with the best of the Civil War period"--Nevins II p.59. unknown
1885Alibris.0017715New York: C. L. Webster & Co 1885. First edition. Hard cover. Very good. No dust jacket. Light stains to Volume 1 cover. 2 volume set. 2 v. front. ports. plates maps facsims. 24 cm. Includes: Maps Portraits Plates Facsimiles. C. L. Webster & Co hardcover
18952307180032Century Co. New York 1895. Hardcover. Good. Volume 2 only. Bound in publisher's blue cloth. Gilt lettering on spine. Top edge gilt. Hardcover. Library stamps and markings. Shelf wear. Corner chipped. Century Co., New York hardcover
1885309308Charles Webster 1885-86. Hardcover. Fair. Both volumes in the full sheep bindings red and black morocco spine labels. The front board of Vol. I is present but detached hinges cracked but text blocks still firmly bound quite a bit of scuffing to the leather on Vol. II moderate rubbing all around the boards of Vol. II are a bit bowed. The fold-out in Vol. I is without tears or separations; the facsimile in Vol. II has four closed tears. All other maps and illustrations present as called for. Charles Webster hardcover
1886SKU1174403Charles L. Webster & Company 1886. Hardcover. Good. New York 1886; TWO VOLUMES COMPLETE; DATED 1885 AND 1886; exterior and binding in acceptable to good condition; leather covered boards; edge and corner wear; joints slightly split; housed in Mylar covers with flaps taped to paste-downs; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; marbled end papers; ALL ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS PRESENT; partial split at front hinge vol. I and rear hinge split with back strip mostly detached from spine vol. II; interior pages in very good condition; Interior is clean and unmarked; 584 and 647 pages; Additional shipping charges may be required due to the size and weight of book. Charles L. Webster & Company hardcover
1885mon0003934922Charles L. Webster 1885-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.7000 9.0000 5.9000. 2-volume set. heavy wear and rubbing soiling staining on the covers. pages tanned. Charles L. Webster hardcover
1885mon0003989806Charles L. Webster 1885-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.7000 9.0000 5.9000. 2-volume set. covers show minor wear pages lightly tanned and clean. Charles L. Webster hardcover
188547293New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885. Very Good. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885 1886. First Edition. Two large octavo volumes; rebound in modern full brown morocco with leather labels and raised bands to spine; all edges marbled new marbled endpapers; 584pp. & 647pp. All maps illustrations and foldouts present including frontispieces with tissue guards. Mild shelfwear to boards; bindings sound; chipping to endpapers along margins with professional repair; light staining and toning; overall a Very Good and sound set in full leather.<br /> <br /> Nevins notes: "Written frantically while in a race with death these recollections rank with the best of the Civil War Period" Nevins II-59. Charles L. Webster & Company unknown
188598849Charles L. Webster 1885-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 9x5x1. 2 volume set 1885-1886 Webster volume one has tender binding and is missing the tissue guard for the frontis. Volume two intact. oversized and overweight. Please email for photos. Charles L. Webster hardcover
1885108071New York: Charles L. Webster & Co. 1885. First Edition. Full leather binding. Very Good. FIRST EDITION. Newly rebound In full polished brown calf bindings. Gold gilt lettering on spine. Leather has minor edge and surface wear. Very good plus condition. Pages all clean and bright with minimal toning. Marbled fore top and bottom edge of pages. Clean tight solid copy. Volume 1 584 pages. Volume 2 647 pages. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall . Charles L. Webster & Co. hardcover
188620527New York: Charles L. Webster & Co 1886. 1/2 leather. Very Good. The 1885 1st edition in the publisher's less common 1/2 deluxe brown morocco over chocolate-brown boards. Complete in 2 volumes the first published in 1885 the second and final volume published in 1886. Both volumes solid and very presentable with lightly-rubbed gilt-titling along the spines and bright gilt-medallions at the front panels. A bit of light wear to the outer hinges and mild scuffing at the panels. Internally all plates present and no writing or markings to speak of save for 2 blank preliminary pages in Vol. II with light crayon. Thick uniform octavos matching edges pastedowns and endsheets. THIS COPY ALSO INCLUDES SOME VERY INTERESTING EPHEMERA such as the original 1885 printed receipt for the purchase of the set and a well-executed late 19th century pencil sketch of the set's "erudite" first owner a woman named Matilda Ziegler. Opposite the sketch is an original pasted-on memorial card of Matilda produced by the family. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown
1885mon0003244739Charles L. Webster 1885-01-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.7000 9.0000 5.9000. 2-volume set. Ex-library copies with usual markings. Green cloth covers with gilt show minor wear. Pages are tanned and clean. Charles L. Webster hardcover
1885233835Charles L. Webster & Co. 1885. First Edition. Hardcover. Poor. Yes it is the scarcest of the first editions. But I see only one or two online offerings of this work in worse condition than this one. The leather is heavily scuffed hinges are cracked although the bindings are still relatively firm the front gutter of Vol. II is split and the cloth is dampstained across the upper 10% to 20% of the covers and is separating from all four boards. The water damage affects the text blocks to a varying degree. On most pages it extends only an inch or so from the top. In a few cases including one of the plates the damage is to most of the page. Perhaps the only bright spot is that both of the fold-outs are intact and undamaged. Charles L. Webster & Co. hardcover
18852104022Charles L. Webster & Co 1885. dummy. hardcover. very good. This is a scarce salesman's dummy of the book. Book very good owner' name handwritten on front and rear fee end papers. With subscriber's list of names in back. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown books
188610906New York: Charles L. Webster & Co 1886. First Edition. Full leather. Fine. First edition of the Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant in modern fine binding. Octavo two volumes 584pp Vol. I 647pp Vol. 2. Full black morocco raised bands gilt titles over red labels. Marbled endpapers with new flyleaves. Resewn cloth headband solid text block. Light toning to leaves as expected. Housed in cloth slipcase lined in felt. Frontispiece portraits of Grant with tissue covers. Over 50 illustrations maps. Eicher 492 Dornbusch II 1986 A handsome set of the Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant in an attractive modern binding. Published shortly after his death the Personal Memoirs of President Grant are held in high regard by historians and general readers alike. 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. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown books
1886140940919New York: Charles L. Webster & Co 1886. First Edition. Near Fine. First edition. Bound in the rarest publisher's deluxe binding of full black morocco thought to be done mainly as a presentation to select people. Two octavo volumes elaborately decorated in blind and tooled in gilt marbled endpapers with inner dentelle and all edges gilt. Near Fine bindings lightly rubbed and Lee letter splitting on one fold. A beautiful set. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown books
