GRANT, Ulysses S. (1822?1885). Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant. New York: Charles L. Webster & Company, 1885-1886. 2 volumes, 8vo. Engraved portrait frontispieces with tissue guards, folding facsimile letter tipped?in Volume I, folding map and facsimile document in Vol. 2, numerous maps and wood?engravings throughout. Original half?morocco gilt with central medallions on both covers, raised bands, gilt?lettering and centerpieces in compartments including the 4?star shoulder straps, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers (joints and extreme ends a bit rubbed, also some rubbing along bands, head chipped on Vol. II with old repair to lower joint near head). FIRST EDITION of Grant?s classic memoirs published by Mark Twain in the deluxe publisher?s binding.