Book, THE LIFE OF HON. SAMUEL JONES TILDEN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, by William Cornell, 1876. Boston: Lee and Shepard. 8vo, cloth, 336 pp.
Campaign biography of the Democratic Party nominee. Frontise plate, an engraved portrait of Tilden. Includes a biography and plate engraving of Tilden's running mate, Thomas Hendricks. Dedication: "To all American citizens who believe in the purity and honesty of our public servants, and that they sould be clean from every taint of corruption, this record of The Great Reformer is dedicated." Includes platform of the Democratic National Convention in 1876, the nominating speeches, and letters of acceptance from Tilden and Hendricks.
A good copy with light soil to covers and some scattered foxing within, but overall clean and tight.
