Hardcover autograph album, 7.5 x 9.5, entitled “Autographs Collected by Col Emmons.” Signed inside on the first lightly line page in purple ink “U. S. Grant, Washington, D.C., April 14th, 1872.” The same page is signed in fountain pen by Vice President Schuyler Colfax, Hamilton Fish (Secretary of State), William W. Belknap (Secretary of War), George M. Robeson (Secretary of the Navy), and two other officials. The subsequent pages are signed by several other Cabinet members and federal officials including George S. Boutwell (Secretary of the Treasury) and John A. J. Creswell (Postmaster General). Moderate soiling to the page signed by Grant with the first few subsequent pages showing mild soiling and staining, moderate to heavy staining and wear to the front and back boards and spine, and the front cover partially separated along the hinge, otherwise very good condition. A unique collection from the 18th President of the United States and his most trusted advisors. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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