Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
A first edition, first printing of Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant by Ulysses S. Grant (Charles L. Webster & Co., 1885–1886 · 2 vols, green cloth) is worth about $1,615 unsigned in near fine condition, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Title page, vol. I: “New York / Charles L. Webster & Company / 1885”.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,615
Valued from 15 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned |
|---|---|
| Fine | $1,857 |
| Near fine | $1,615 |
| Very good | $1,373 |
| Good | $145 |
| Fair | $145 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant.
✓ Title page, vol. I: “New York / Charles L. Webster & Company / 1885”
✓ Title page, vol. II: “New York / Charles L. Webster & Company / 1886”
✓ Binding: green publisher’s cloth, gilt medallion on the front board, three stars in a gilt panel on the spine, “Charles L. Webster & Co.” at the foot
✓ Frontispiece: steel-engraved portrait with Grant’s signature in printed facsimile beneath
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Title page, vol. I: “New York / Charles L. Webster & Company / 1885” ✓ Title page, vol. II: “New York / Charles L. Webster & Company / 1886” ✓ Binding: green publisher’s cloth, gilt medallion on the front board, three stars in a gilt panel on the spine, “Charles L. Webster & Co.” at the foot ✓ Frontispiece: steel-engraved portrait with Grant’s signature in printed facsimile beneath The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant worth?
- $145–$1,857 unsigned, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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