Skip to content

The True Ulysses S. Grant

The True Ulysses S. Grant

Click for full-size.

The True Ulysses S. Grant

by King, Charles, (Brig.-General U.S.V., 1898-99)

  • Used
  • Hardcover
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Very Good Plus/No Jacket
Seller
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Item Price
$300.00
Or just $280.00 with a
Bibliophiles Club Membership
FREE Shipping to USA Standard delivery: 7 to 14 days
More Shipping Options

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • PayPal

About This Item

Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott. Co., 1914. Presentation Copy, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR at front end page -"Autographed to Florence Holbrook Poucher by her father's old friend and 'boy soldier' comrade. Charles King December 9, 1914". Florence's father, Arthur Holbrook (1842-1917) was the author of With the Fifth Wisconsin at Williamsburg. During the Civil War, Dr. Arthur Holbrook, D.D.S., enlisted in Co F, 5th Wisconsin Infantry. At first a Sergeant, he later became 1st Lieutenant and belonged to Co. A, 28th Wisconsin Infantry. Still later he was Adjutant of the 39 Wisconsin Infantry. Brigadier General Charles King served in the Wisconsin National Guard from 1882 until 1897, becoming Adjutant General in 1895. In 1898, he was appointed brigadier general of volunteers and sailed to the Philippines during the Spanish–American War. The book is Very Good Plus, light soiling to boards, spine slightly darkened, 20thc prior owner name front end page. Illustrated with 28 black and white photos. . SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Presentation Copy.

Reviews

(Log in or Create an Account first!)

You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the specific copy you purchased!

Details

Bookseller
Dale Steffey Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
009201
Title
The True Ulysses S. Grant
Author
King, Charles, (Brig.-General U.S.V., 1898-99)
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good Plus
Jacket Condition
No Jacket
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
J.B. Lippincott. Co.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia and New York
Date Published
1914
Size
8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Weight
0.00 lbs
Bookseller catalogs
U.S. History;

Terms of Sale

Dale Steffey Books, ABAA

Any book is returnable for any reason within 10 days for a complete refund, as long as it is returned in the same condition as when received. Please notify in advance of return. I accept checks, money orders, Mastercard, Visa, and bank wire transfer.

About the Seller

Dale Steffey Books, ABAA

Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Biblio member since 2006
Bloomington, Indiana

About Dale Steffey Books, ABAA

Online bookseller specializing in rare and collectible books in all fields. Books bought and sold from single item to entire collection.

Glossary

Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:

New
A new book is a book previously not circulated to a buyer. Although a new book is typically free of any faults or defects, "new"...
Jacket
Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...
Cloth
"Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Inscribed
When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
First Edition
In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...

This Book’s Categories

tracking-