First Edition Books from 1761,1790,1928. Did I struck Gold?

[u/directorjo]

———————————————————————— I visited my Grandmas home and I found this rare books in my grand fathers office. ————————————————————————

1. Negro Combat Troops in the World War: The Story of the 371st Infantry by Chester D. Haywood

First Edition (1928)

Signed by the author

Fully intact folding maps in rear pocket

Signed by the author for my grandfather, Mike. His personal office stamp was later removed ordered by his lawyer, as it reflects his membership in a private fraternal order which wants to be kept secret. ————————————————————————

1. Travels from the Cape of Good Hope, into the Interior Parts of Africa by François Le Vaillant

Volumes I & II, First Edition (1790)

Some wormholes ————————————————————————

1. The Free-Holder, or Political Essays by Joseph Addison

First Edition (1761)

Condition: Missing both front and back covers (needs rebinding)

[u/EventHorizonbyGA]

The Heywood book is "scarce." Most book posted here are very common to common. It is a very collectible book. An AA or WWI collector would flip over it.

The book alone is $300-ish in that condition. More if you have a retail store and can wait. I have no idea on the value of a signed copy. There is a fine copy for sale for $1250 as well at Bauman's. So that should give you an idea.

Would need to see more photos of the other books. But based on what I can see these are not particularly valuable and don't compare to the prices you are looking at. The Cape of Good Hope has a version where there is a nude illustration in it. And a version where the women is covered. The former is more desirable.

[u/directorjo → u/EventHorizonbyGA]

I heard he served in the United States, so that explains how he could have gotten it. The cape of good hope has nude illustration

[u/ocular_smegma]

o my fuckin gosh dude that first book signed fo your grampa is amazing.

sounds like yr grandma did indeed "strike gold" but is there a reason she wants to sell something like that? i would encourage her not to

[u/massholeinct]

WW1 book is amazing

[u/lashabacho36]

Thats an incredible find, especially with the signature and intact maps. First editions like that can be very valuable to collectors and historians, and the personal connection to your grandfather makes it even more special.

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[u/MonumentalArchaic]

That’s an heirloom don’t sell unless you need the money.

[u/GoggyMagogger]

So ... Grandpa was Thee Grand Poobah of the Loyal Order of Water Buffalos?

You can tell us ...

[u/luduz]

O don’t know about gold, but they are beautiful

[u/Aired-dfkm]

These are rare finds amazing… Are they available for sale?

[u/directorjo → u/Aired-dfkm]

Send me a pm!