WILSON, David L., and SIMON, John Y. (editors) - 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. 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. .

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