[GRANT, Ulysses S., subject]. BADEAU, Adam. Military History of Ulysses S. Grant. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1885. 8vos. Illustrated with a frontispiece, 3 folding maps. 3 volumes. Publisher?s full blue cloth, front boards and spines stamped in black and gilt, yellow coated endleaves (some minor rubbing, toning to binding, volumes I and III with bookplate of Farrand Williams). Fine, better than usually seen. LATER EDITION, VOLUME II INSCRIBED BY BADEAU ON THE FFEP.: ?James C. Thurber [?] Esq With Compliments of Adam. Thurs 1885?. Badeau was on Grant?s staff during the Civil War, and was an ambassador during Grant?s presidency. This title is considered as authoritative as Grant?s Memoirs. Inscriptions by Badeau are uncommon. Measurements: 9 x 7 x 1?.