Union general (1827–1905) who became better known as the author of the best-selling religio-historical novel Ben-Hur. Union general and author of the best-selling novel Ben Hur. Signed book: Lew Wallace: An Autobiography. “Autograph edition” limited to 250 copies (this copy No. 39). NY: Harper Brothers, 1906. Two hardcover volumes, 5.5 x 8.5. Signed “Lew Wallace” on an off-white clipped slip affixed to a page bearing his photo in Volume I. Wallace left the manuscript of his autobiography incomplete upon his death, and the work was finished by his wife, Susan Wallace, and Mary H. Krout. So that this “autograph edition” could be published, Susan Wallace also personally supplied the publisher with 250 examples of her late husband’s authentically penned signature, which accounts for the unusual format. In fine condition, with some light page toning and wear to covers. R&R COA.
