London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1871.

8vo.; rust-color cloth stamped in gilt and blind.

First edition.  A presentation copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper, “With the Author’s profound respect, & the expression of his admiration of General Grant not only as the great Soldier, but as the Civil Administrator during his two terms of Office, in the Presidency of the United States, the Great Republic of the West. 1 Eastern Terrace Brighton Oct. 22^nd 1877, Mark Boyd;” with Jesse R. Grant’s signature on the front pastedown.