Running for Presidents: The Candidates and Their Images, 1788-1896

These lavishly illustrated volumes are the first books to chart the history of our quadrennial election extravaganza by comparing the visual images of the campaign--buttons, banners, cartoons, advertisements, and other artifacts--with the themes, issues, and visions of the campaigners. A veritable treasure trove for both amateur historians and serious collectors of historical memorabilia.