For your consideration is this 1888 First Edition of "Lives of Harrison and Morton" by Lew Wallace and George Alfred Townsend, Hubbard Brothers publishers. This is an 1888 campaign biography written to support the Republican ticket for the US Presidency. Authored in part by the famous Ben-Hur author and Civil War General Lew Wallace, the book details the lives, military service, and political stances of the candidates. "Life of Gen. Benjamin Harrison" written by Lew Wallace, highlights Harrison’s ancestry, his service in the Civil War (where he commanded the 70th Indiana Infantry), and his rise as a prominent Indiana politician. Life of Hon. Levi P. Morton written by noted journalist George Alfred Townsend, details the background of the Vice Presidential nominee, his success as a New York financier and businessman, and his earlier political career. Also included is the Republican party platform and historical information about past presidents to mobilize voters. It outlines policies regarding tariffs, civil service reform, public lands, prohibition, Ireland, the Chinese Question and labor. The grey cloth bound gold gilt stamped illustrated hardcover is in good overall condition, scuffing and fading exhibited on covers and spine. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and foxing throughout. Measures 5.257W x 7.875"L x 2"D, weight is 2lb.