US Grant Memoirs 1885-86 First 1st Edition 2 Vol Set Civil War President Antique

  
Handwritten Inscription on first page reads: George W. Wagner 462 Hancock Street Brooklyn New York City December 20th 1904. OR COULD BE George H. Wagner Information on who George Wagner could have been: -Possible member of the U. Grant Republican Club of the sixth assembly District city of New York. Wagner has his name listed on U.

NameGeorge Wagner[Geroge Wagner]Post NameMorton, Camp Burnside BarracksPost LocationIndianaPost CommanderA A StevensMilitary PlaceBurnside Barracks and Camp Morton, IndianaReturn PeriodDec 1864. In the Veterans Reserve Corps with the Freedman's Bureau. Wagner is mentioned in the newspaper as one of the many individuals and entities endorsing Matthew Hoover's candidacy for the position of Forest, Fish, and Game Commissioner. His mention appears in a list of endorsements, which includes various prominent figures and organizations, aimed at supporting Hoover's qualifications and suitability for the role. -----Wagner's specific reason for being listed, beyond his endorsement, is not detailed in the provided text.

I make no guarantees to the validity of the individual who is listed above. All I know is the information I researched. You need to do your own research on this individual. The condition of the book is fair. Please see images for additional details.

Tissue is intact on most image-pages. Maps and pull out pages intact.

Pages seem to be in excellent condition. Binding has some minor tears.

Please see the images for additional details on condition. Offered for sale is a two-volume set of'Personal Memoirs of U.

Grant,' first edition, published 1885-86. The set shows significant wear consistent with its age of over 135 years. Hardcover bindings with green cloth boards and gilt decorations.

Spines show fraying and wear, particularly at top and bottom edges. Bindings are intact but loose in places; some pages may be loose. Interior pages show age-related yellowing and foxing. Endpapers have visible wear and some handwritten markings. Some pages may have creases, small tears, or other minor damage.

Item has NOT been professionally appraised. These books are very old and fragile.

No guarantees are made regarding completeness or absence of damage beyond what is visibly shown in the photos. This set is priced as a collectible antique item, not as a pristine reading copy. This two-volume set of U. Grant's Memoirs from the Civil War era is a rare antique for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. The hardcover binding and first edition status make it a valuable addition to any book collection.

The illustrations and detailed accounts of Grant's presidency provide a unique glimpse into one of America's most significant historical events. The book was published in 1885 by Charles L. Webster in New York City. It is written in English and contains special attributes such as being illustrated and a first edition.

The subject matter of the book is primarily biographical and autobiographical, with a focus on U. Grant's life and presidency. This original printing is a must-have for any history buff or book collector.