Ulysses S. Grant: Essays and Documents.
Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press, [1981]. Hardcover. Small 4to. Blue cloth with gilt spine lettering. xii, 145pp. Illustrations, maps. Fine. Item #39410
ISBN: 0809310198
A superb, pristine first edition of this slim gathering of six essays by leading Grant scholars -- with a choice autograph addition: Tipped to an inner flyleaf is a Typed Letter Signed from editor Simon, 1p, 8½" X 11", Carbondale, IL, 1986 July 15. Addressed to noted Lincoln and Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates (1914-93). Near fine. On letterhead of "The Ulysses S. Grant Association," the world's long-time leading Grant scholar (1933-2008) chats with his friend about a book about to be published: "I am just delighted to learn about the imminent publication of your book. Judging from our correspondence, you have certainly worked long and hard, and I hope the satisfaction of completion provide more than ample compensation...." Signed simply "John" in black ballpoint.
Price: $75.00