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| President Ulysses S. Grant's personal copy of a book by Benton in two volumes, titled " Thirty Years' View; or, A History of the Workings of the American Government For Thirty Years, From 1820-1850." New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1865. 2 vols., 3/4 brown leather binding w/marbleized covers and endpapers. Each with Lieut. Gen. U.S. Grant presentation book-plate, dated January 1, 1866. Condition: scuffing and rubbing to spine and covers. Size: 9.5" X 7". These volumes were presented to Grant in 1866 by the citizens of Boston, as indicated by the presentation book-plate in each book. A rare opportunity to own a book of the history of the American government that was part of Grant's own personal library and might have helped influence his performance in office as President. Upon receiving a gift of books from the City of Boston for his library, Grant sent a note of thanks, on January 16, 1866, stating, the "substantial present will be preserved by me as possessing an extrinsic value beyond that of goods which can be bought with money." | ||
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