Bruce Porter Editors (7 results)

Thin Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Fairly hard diagonal crease on front cover front spine and up, review slip pasted to inside front cover. Poetry and artwork, including by Ken J. Harvey. 65 pages. Literary Periodical.

Condition: Good condition. None. The Lark, No. 2, Bruce Porter and Gelett Burgess (editors), William Doxey, San Francisco, June 1895. 7.5 x 5.5 inches. [13pp]. Single issue, missing laid in supplement. Self-wraps with illustration on front. Printed on fragile bamboo paper. Typical chipping and creasing, especially to wrappers and fore edge. Moderate toning as is common. Some soiling to bottom edge. These fragile little booklets are most often found bound in two volumes. Good condition. Single issue of The Lark, the well-known San Francisco humor magazine founded in 1895 by Gelett Burgess and William Doxey. The little literary magazine gained popularity and soon reached a circulation of 3,000 but quickly lost steam and published their last volume in April of 1897, to be followed in May 1897 with the Epi-Lark. The magazine employed artists such as Bruce Porter, Maynard Dixon, Florence Lundborg and Ernest Peixotto for their illustrations.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First book edition. 13 original parts, including *Epilark*. Octavo. Cover design by Florence Lundborg, illustrations and designs by Lundborg, Gelett Burgess, Ernest Peixotto, Hervert Van Vlack, Newton Tharp, Reginald Rix, Willis Polk, and Bruce Porter. A fair only copy, hinges cracked and text nearly disbound, fraying along the edges of the tanned spine. A fragile volume. …

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. With supplement laid in (a sheet with a reproduction of "Pico Della Mirandola"). A very fragile item, with faint stain to front cover and bottom edge of supplement, a little chipping to covers, and partial splitting along spine fold.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First book edition. 13 original parts, including *Epilark*. Octavo. Cover design by Florence Lundborg, illustrations and designs by Lundborg, Gelett Burgess, Ernest Peixotto, Hervert Van Vlack, Newton Tharp, Reginald Rix, Willis Polk, and Bruce Porter. Light edgewear on the boards, pages a bit toned, else a nice, near fine copy of a fragile volume.…

Two octavo volumes with the Doxey imprint comprising the complete run of The Lark plus the Epilark, with publisher's index in each volume. Number I is the first issue with the Murdock imprint, contains the first appearance of Burgess' famous 'Purple Cow'. Illustrations throughout mostly by Gellett Burgess, but also some by Florence Lundberg, Ernest Peixotto, Maynard Dixon, Willis Polk, Reginald Rix and others. Book I contains issue numbers 1-12; Book II contains issue numbers 13-24 plus the Epilark. Both volumes bound in tan pictorial cloth; printed on bamboo paper. Minor wear; previous owner name in each volume; a near fine set. Founded by Gelett Burgess and Bruce Porter, The Lark featured primarily humorous verse and illustrations, almost all of it created by Burgess - best known for his short poem "The Purple Cow" - and other members of his circle, a group of artists and aesthetes known as Les Jeunes. The Magazine also features a number of pieces by and about Robert Louis Stevenson. Number 1 published by C. A. Murdock & Co.; Numbers 2-24 published by William Doxey.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1925. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 206, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 206 206.…