GREAT WHIG DEMONSTRATION IN FAVOR OF THE NOMINATION OF GEN. TAYLOR TO THE PRESIDENCY. THE BUENA VISTA FESTIVAL, AT PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 22, 1848.
[Washington: Gideon, 1848]. Caption title [as issued], 32pp. Printed in double columns. Disbound. Several letters shaved by close trimming. Good+.
"Nothing superior, in the way of a Political Festival, has occurred in this city for many years." Although Taylor had no discernible political opinions, "All point to ZACHARY TAYLOR, AS AN UNDOUBTED WHIG, as THE MAN OF THE PEOPLE, and capable to bear the Whig standard- as he bore the National Flag at Buena Vista."
A lineup of distinguished Whigs gets on the Taylor bandwagon, all showcased in this rare campaign pamphlet.
Not in Eberstadt, Decker, Sabin, Miles. OCLC records only a few facsimiles as of November 2024. Item #40500
Price: $250.00