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1885 Illustrated Memorial Addition of the book "Life of U.S. Grant

By kciminillo, 24 November, 2007
Description

Just curious about the books worth...it is definately a salesman's copy, in the back there are lined pages to write subscribers names and addresses. On the page prior, some sales points...states "not General Grant's memoirs but equally important.  His own book closes with the war - this book completes the life story. Not a competitor, but a companion."  It also lists pricing; bound in silk cloth, new designs in black and gold, plain edges, $3.00; bound in silk cloth, new design, in black and gold, plain edges, gilt edges $3.50; bound in fine half morocco, gilt edges $5.00.

Category
Books and Manuscripts
Medium
hard cover, gold edged pages
Distinguishing marks
Hubbard Bros. Publishers / A.L. Bancroft and Co. - possibly a demo/sales copy
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
9" x 6-1/8"
Date Period
1885
Weight
1 to 2 pounds
History
Found in house that was purchased by parents sometime in the mid 1960's
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
0.00
For Sale?
No
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