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réf. 10313Two torn pieces of watermarked paper typewritten text mounted on black craft paper signed. Amsterdam: n.d. A signed “structure work” by Ulises Carrión. Fine; adhesive bleeding through the corners. The artist has initialed the bottom left corner of the left sheet. â§ G. Schraenen Dear reader. Don’t read. 2015 pp. 110 & 117 pictured. unknown books
1871réf. 1466831871. Autograph document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States of America. Quarto one page partially printed the document reads 'I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the commutation of the sentence of Charles Purdue dated this day and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant. "U.S. Grant" Washington May 2 1871.' The man referenced here Charles Purdue was a seaman aboard the Robert Edwards in the spring of 1871 who was accused of inexplicably setting fire to the ship causing all on board to abandon the vessel. Although he was charged and convicted of arson no lives were lost and Purdue claimed that his confession of the crime had been extorted. In very good condition. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869–77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864–69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown
1897réf. 132638New York: The Century Co. 1897. First edition of Horace Porter's Civil War memoir. Octavo original cloth illustrated with portraits and maps. In good condition. First editions are rare. American soldier and diplomat Horace Porter served as a lieutenant colonel ordnance officer and staff officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War and personal secretary to General and President Ulysses S. Grant. He also was secretary to General William T. Sherman vice president of the Pullman Palace Car Company and U.S. Ambassador to France from 1897 to 1905. From 1869 to 1872 Porter served as President Grant's personal secretary in the White House. The Century Co. hardcover
1886réf. 20527New York: Charles L. Webster & Co 1886. 1/2 leather. Very Good. The 1885 1st edition in the publisher's less common 1/2 deluxe brown morocco over chocolate-brown boards. Complete in 2 volumes the first published in 1885 the second and final volume published in 1886. Both volumes solid and very presentable with lightly-rubbed gilt-titling along the spines and bright gilt-medallions at the front panels. A bit of light wear to the outer hinges and mild scuffing at the panels. Internally all plates present and no writing or markings to speak of save for 2 blank preliminary pages in Vol. II with light crayon. Thick uniform octavos matching edges pastedowns and endsheets. THIS COPY ALSO INCLUDES SOME VERY INTERESTING EPHEMERA such as the original 1885 printed receipt for the purchase of the set and a well-executed late 19th century pencil sketch of the set's "erudite" first owner a woman named Matilda Ziegler. Opposite the sketch is an original pasted-on memorial card of Matilda produced by the family. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown
1886réf. 20527New York: Charles L. Webster & Co 1886. 1/2 leather. Very Good. The 1885 1st edition in the publisher's less common 1/2 deluxe brown morocco over chocolate-brown boards. Complete in 2 volumes the first published in 1885 the second and final volume published in 1886. Both volumes solid and very presentable with lightly-rubbed gilt-titling along the spines and bright gilt-medallions at the front panels. A bit of light wear to the outer hinges and mild scuffing at the panels. Internally all plates present and no writing or markings to speak of save for 2 blank preliminary pages in Vol. II with light crayon. Thick uniform octavos matching edges pastedowns and endsheets. THIS COPY ALSO INCLUDES SOME VERY INTERESTING EPHEMERA such as the original 1885 printed receipt for the purchase of the set and a well-executed late 19th century pencil sketch of the set's "erudite" first owner a woman named Matilda Ziegler. Opposite the sketch is an original pasted-on memorial card of Matilda produced by the family. Charles L. Webster & Co unknown books
réf. 60370The letter reads: Washington DC Apl 51864 I have examined the new gun and saber shield invented by Crpl Moffett and would recommend its adoption for such veteran Rang who have been known to make and receive a casualty claim with saber I would not recommend it for any cavalry of less than two years service and constantly in the field US Grant Lt Gen unknown
réf. 60370The letter reads: Washington DC Apl 51864 I have examined the new gun and saber shield invented by Crpl Moffett and would recommend its adoption for such veteran Rang who have been known to make and receive a casualty claim with saber I would not recommend it for any cavalry of less than two years service and constantly in the field US Grant Lt Gen unknown books
1885réf. 2942New York: Charles Webster and Co 1885. First edition. Original deluxe sheep. Very Good. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL PUBLISHER'S DELUXE SHEEP BINDINGS of Grant's important and fascinating memoirs illustrated throughout with numerous steel engravings facsimiles and over forty maps. Written during the final days of Grant's life and seen through publication by Mark Twain the Memoirs provide a personal and poignant record of some of the most significant events in American history. The first edition of the Memoirs was issued in cloth morocco and sheep bindings. The soft sheep leather wears most easily and therefore has become the most difficult to find in good condition. New York: Charles Webster & Co. 1885-86. Octavo original full publisher's sheep with leather spine labels marbled endpapers and edges. Two volumes. Volume 1 with a few scuffs to rear board and joints and with spine lightly toned; volume two binding with only very light wear. Text in each exceptionally clean. A very good copy - much nicer than is usually found. Charles Webster and Co unknown
1885réf. 2942New York: Charles Webster and Co 1885. First edition. Original deluxe sheep. Very Good. FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL PUBLISHER'S DELUXE SHEEP BINDINGS of Grant's important and fascinating memoirs illustrated throughout with numerous steel engravings facsimiles and over forty maps. Written during the final days of Grant's life and seen through publication by Mark Twain the Memoirs provide a personal and poignant record of some of the most significant events in American history. The first edition of the Memoirs was issued in cloth morocco and sheep bindings. The soft sheep leather wears most easily and therefore has become the most difficult to find in good condition. New York: Charles Webster & Co. 1885-86. Octavo original full publisher's sheep with leather spine labels marbled endpapers and edges. Two volumes. Volume 1 with a few scuffs to rear board and joints and with spine lightly toned; volume two binding with only very light wear. Text in each exceptionally clean. A very good copy - much nicer than is usually found. Charles Webster and Co unknown books
1886réf. 115New York NY: Charles L. Webster & Company 1886. Very Good. A first edition set of Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant published in two volumes by Charles L. Webster & Company 1885–86. Handsomely bound in full butterscotch calf with gilt-stamped red and black spine labels marbled endpapers and matching marbled edges this deluxe set includes steel-engraved frontispiece portraits with tissue guards numerous maps plates and both original fold-out facsimiles: General Buckner’s surrender in Vol. I and General Lee’s surrender in Vol. II. Together the volumes span 1231 pages and measure approximately 6.5" x 9.375" x 4" stacked. The set carries notable provenance with both volumes bearing the gilt-stamped name Aubrey Louis Abramson on the front boards and the Abbie & Emily Abramson bookplate on the pastedowns. Volume I also features a San Francisco bookseller label J. Dewing & Co. and a penciled 1951 note referencing a Berkeley textbook shop. Condition is Very Good to Near Fine: light rubbing and edge wear as expected for its age a discreet repair to the spine base of Vol. II and a minor rear cover crack. Interiors are largely clean and crisp with only occasional age-toning. Grant’s memoirs remain among the most significant works of Civil War literature. Written during his final year while battling terminal cancer the project was championed and published by Mark Twain who secured generous royalty terms to benefit the Grant family. Completed just days before Grant’s death in 1885 the memoirs were a commercial triumph ultimately providing his widow with over $450000. This set with its elegant binding and compelling provenance is a fine example of one of the 19th century’s most enduring historical narratives. SD3 . Charles L. Webster & Company unknown
réf. 104418n°1-12, collection complète novembre 1977-octobre 1978Amsterdam, Other Books &So, 8 à 16p., 315x230mm, en feuilles. (104418)
réf. 147820Rare Indo-Persian khanjar a 20th century curved dagger from the collection of General William T. Sherman preserved in his military trunk. The khanjar has decorative wooden and metal inlays and intricate detailing to the handle and sheath with etchings to the blade. Ulysses S. Grant a close friend of Sherman's went on a "World Tour" after his second presidential term had ended. It has been suggested that Grant collected a few souvenirs for his dear friend while visiting Asia. When the Grant family returned from their trip Sherman greeted Grant at a reunion held by the veterans of the Army of the Tennessee. In very good condition. The piece measures approximately 15.5 inches. General William Tecumseh Sherman and General Ulysses S. Grant were key figures in the Union Army during the American Civil War forming a close personal and professional relationship that significantly influenced the war’s outcome. Grant known for his strategic leadership recognized Sherman’s military talents early in the war and the two collaborated on major campaigns including the Vicksburg Campaign 1863 and Sherman’s March to the Sea 1864–1865. Their coordinated efforts exemplified the Union’s strategy of total war aimed at crippling the Confederacy’s resources and morale. After the war their partnership continued with Sherman succeeding Grant as Commanding General of the U.S. Army in 1869 when Grant became President. Their mutual trust and shared military philosophy played a crucial role in shaping U.S. military strategy and post-war reconstruction efforts. unknown
réf. 10316Black & white photographic print 169 x 169 mm. matted with beige paper captioned and initialed. Amsterdam: 1979. A rare signed photographic print; the same image depicting the artist’s “address archive” adorns the lower cover of Ulises Carrión’s artist’s book In Alphabetical Order 1979. In fine condition. Captioned on the bottom left and signed and dated to the right. From the collection of Guy Schraenen 1941-2018. unknown
réf. 10316Black & white photographic print 169 x 169 mm. matted with beige paper captioned and initialed. Amsterdam: 1979. A rare signed photographic print; the same image depicting the artist’s “address archive” adorns the lower cover of Ulises Carrión’s artist’s book In Alphabetical Order 1979. In fine condition. Captioned on the bottom left and signed and dated to the right. From the collection of Guy Schraenen 1941-2018. unknown books
1870réf. 1513891870. Autograph document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States of America. Octavo one page partially printed. The document reads in full "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Warrant for the pardon of John Thrasher Jr. dated this day and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant. U.S. Grant Washington March 26 1870." In fine condition with mail folds. The piece measures 8 inches by 10 inches. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869–77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864–69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown
1885réf. 190292New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885-86. The dying Grant defends his record First edition of the memoirs of the great Civil War general and 18th president of the United States "perhaps the most revelatory autobiography of high command to exist in any language" Keegan p. 202. Written as Grant was dying of throat cancer and in dire financial straits the work serves as a deathbed justification for the war against the Confederacy and for Grant's own conduct as commanding general of the Union Army. It was published by Mark Twain Grant's close friend who marketed it by using military veterans in uniform to raise subscriptions. "To read Personal Memoirs today with knowledge of the circumstances in which Grant wrote them is to understand the indomitable will and moral courage that were keys to his military success" ANB. The first edition was issued in five different bindings at varying costs this one of the more deluxe options. 2 vols octavo. Original purple half morocco spines lettered and decorated in gilt brown cloth sides with gilt medallic roundel sides and corners ruled in gilt marbled endpapers and edges. With 2 engraved portrait frontispieces and 2 etched plates with tissue guards 3 manuscript facsimiles of which 2 folding and one printed on yellow paper stock 42 full-page plans folding map at rear of vol. II. Contemporary bookseller's ticket of J. Dewing & Co. of San Francisco to front pastedowns. Joints and extremities neatly restored a little rubbed superficial splits to inner hinges contents a little toned. A very good copy. John Keegan The Mask of Command 1987. hardcover
1885réf. 184123New York: Charles L. Webster & Company 1885-86. In the publisher's sheep First edition of the memoirs of the great Civil War general and 18th president of the United States "perhaps the most revelatory autobiography of high command to exist in any language" Keegan p. 202. The first edition was issued in five different bindings at varying costs. The sheepskin binding is especially attractive but is very prone to wear and generally found dilapidated. Written as Grant was dying of throat cancer and in dire financial straits the work serves as a deathbed justification for the war against the Confederacy and for Grant's own conduct as commanding general of the Union Army. It was published by Mark Twain Grant's close friend who marketed it by using military veterans in uniform to raise subscriptions. "To read Personal Memoirs today with knowledge of the circumstances in which Grant wrote them is to understand the indomitable will and moral courage that were keys to his military success" ANB. 2 vols octavo. Engraved portrait frontispieces etched plate and folding facsimile to each vol. on yellow paper in second vol. 47 integral full-page plans in all folding map at the rear of vol. II. Original sheep red and dark blue twin morocco labels marbled endpapers and edges. Contemporary pencilled ownership inscription to frontispiece rectos David S. Knapp of Maine. Sheep rather rubbed and spotted front joint of vol. II slightly split but holding firm contents toned folding facsimile skilfully re-inserted in vol. II still a very good copy. unknown
réf. 503671Sylvester and Orphanos / Miltos Editions 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. FINE. Folio. 38x29cm. xiv 116 colophon. Sheets loose in two portfolios housed in clamshell each in beige cloth stamped in red outline portraits. 35 full page color plates of Tsarouchis paintings with accompanying tributes by authors Odysseus Elytis James Merrill Reynolds Price Yannis Ritsos Sir Stephen Spender and John Updike; artists Paul Cadmus Alekos Fassianos and David Hockney; cinema directors Michael Cacoyannis Constantine Cost-Gavras and Jules Dassin; composers Manos Hatjidakis Mikis Theodorakis Vangelis and Stavros Xarhakos; photographers Henri Cartier-Bresson Horst P. Horst and Constantine Manos; fashion designer James Galanos; hotelier Dimitris Tsitouras and the publishers Ralph Sylvester and Stathis Orphanos. SIGNED by each of the contributors. Signed and hand-numbered copy of an edition limited to 424 copies. FINE in FINE slipcase. Sylvester and Orphanos / Miltos Editions hardcover
réf. 147816Rare bronze sculpture of an elephant most likely used as an ink well from the collection of General William T. Sherman preserved in his military trunk. Ulysses S. Grant a close friend of Sherman's went on a "World Tour" after his second presidential term had ended. It has been suggested that Grant collected a few souvenirs for his dear friend while visiting Asia. When the Grant family returned from their trip Sherman greeted Grant at a reunion held by the veterans of the Army of the Tennessee. In very good condition with some patina. The piece measures 9.5 inches by 4.5 inches. General William Tecumseh Sherman and General Ulysses S. Grant were key figures in the Union Army during the American Civil War forming a close personal and professional relationship that significantly influenced the war’s outcome. Grant known for his strategic leadership recognized Sherman’s military talents early in the war and the two collaborated on major campaigns including the Vicksburg Campaign 1863 and Sherman’s March to the Sea 1864–1865. Their coordinated efforts exemplified the Union’s strategy of total war aimed at crippling the Confederacy’s resources and morale. After the war their partnership continued with Sherman succeeding Grant as Commanding General of the U.S. Army in 1869 when Grant became President. Their mutual trust and shared military philosophy played a crucial role in shaping U.S. military strategy and post-war reconstruction efforts. unknown
réf. 10317Single sheet mounted on black craft paper printed in red & green perforated. Amsterdam: late 1970s. A compelling specimen of Ulises Carrión’s avid involvement with the Eternal Network: a complete sheet of his “Here & Now” stamps. In excellent condition. unknown
réf. 10317Single sheet mounted on black craft paper printed in red & green perforated. Amsterdam: late 1970s. A compelling specimen of Ulises Carrión’s avid involvement with the Eternal Network: a complete sheet of his “Here & Now” stamps. In excellent condition. unknown books
1886réf. 353811New York: Charles L. Webster 1886. First edition. Illustrated. 584; 647 1 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Publisher's full tan sheep with contrasting labels marbled edges. Faintest traces of rubbing a near fine set. First edition. Illustrated. 584; 647 1 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. The president and Civil War general's remarkable memoir written in the final years of his life as he was suffering from terminal throat cancer. Suffering both physically and financially as the result of financial misfortune Grant began writing his autobiography in the fall of 1884 and finished in July of 1885 five days before his death. Samuel Clemens Mark Twain encouraged Grant and shepherded the book to publication through the Webster connection. Eagerly anticipated by a public that had been following Grant's illness in the press the book was an immediate success upon its release and has long been considered one of if not the best memoirs written by an American president. Since its publication it has received acclaim from literary figures including Twain and Gertrude Stein and from numerous modern American historians and political commentators from Eric Foner to Ta-Nehisi Coates. Charles L. Webster unknown
1886réf. 353811New York: Charles L. Webster 1886. First edition. Illustrated. 584; 647 1 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. Publisher's full tan sheep with contrasting labels marbled edges. Faintest traces of rubbing a near fine set. First edition. Illustrated. 584; 647 1 pp. 2 vols. 8vo. The president and Civil War general's remarkable memoir written in the final years of his life as he was suffering from terminal throat cancer. Suffering both physically and financially as the result of financial misfortune Grant began writing his autobiography in the fall of 1884 and finished in July of 1885 five days before his death. Samuel Clemens Mark Twain encouraged Grant and shepherded the book to publication through the Webster connection. Eagerly anticipated by a public that had been following Grant's illness in the press the book was an immediate success upon its release and has long been considered one of if not the best memoirs written by an American president. Since its publication it has received acclaim from literary figures including Twain and Gertrude Stein and from numerous modern American historians and political commentators from Eric Foner to Ta-Nehisi Coates. Charles L. Webster unknown books
1876réf. 1505761876. Autograph document signed by Ulysses S. Grant as President of the United States of America. Quarto one page partially printed. The document reads in full "I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to the envelope of my letter to His Excellency Rafael Zaldivar President of the Republic of Salvador congratulatory dated this day and signed by me and for so doing this shall be his warrant. U.S. Grant Washington November 25 1876." Rafael Zaldivar 1834-1903 was President of El Salvador from 1876 to 1885 and later served as a diplomat. Trained as a physician in Europe he later taught philosophy and hygiene at the University of Guatemala before entering politics. His administration enacted liberal reforms that ended collectively owned lands and laid the groundwork for large-scale coffee cultivation a key phase of El Salvador's "Coffee Revolution." In fine condition with light toning. The piece measures 7.75 inches by 9.75 inches. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869–77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864–69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. unknown
1863réf. 119455Boston: Ticknor and Fields 1863. Two volumes from the library of Ulysses S. Grant published the same year The Civil War was raging. Octavo 2 volumes bound in three quarters calf over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine marbled endpapers marbled edges. From the library of Ulysses S. Grant with a presentation bookplate to the pastedown of both volumes which reads "Lieut. Gen. U. S. Grant from the Citizens of Boston January 1 1866." In very good condition. Rare and desirable. Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States 1869–77. As Commanding General of the United States Army 1864–69 Grant worked closely with President Abraham Lincoln to lead the Union Army to victory over the Confederacy in the Civil War. He implemented Congressional Reconstruction often at odds with Lincoln's successor Andrew Johnson. Twice elected president Grant led the Republicans in their effort to remove the vestiges of Confederate nationalism and slavery protect African-American citizenship and supported unbridled nationwide industrial expansionism during the Gilded Age. Ticknor and Fields hardcover