* In a message originally to Bruce Sheltron, Buck Place said:
 > While remodeling my house I found a book written by George
 > Childs. The
 > name of this book is "Recollections of General Grant". This
 > book was
 > published in 1890. I'm wondering if this book has any value?
I think you where trying to spell my name.
To tell you the truth I don't know.  I go by the older the better and the 
item's worth is what some one is will to pay for it.  I use my own judgement 
when no background material is available.  Examples:
1.  Condition
2.  General Interest
3.  Age
So on.
Looking at general interest more.  You might try advertising in the civil war
echos. " If they allow buying and selling there"  A book about General Grant 
will get more interest there.
Good Luck.
Bruce
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