first edition Wrappers
1895 · San Francisco
by BARTLETT, George H. (Editor)
San Francisco: World Publishing Co, 1895. First printings. Wrappers. Good. Quarto. Six numbers: Vol. IV No. 19, Vol. IV No. 26, Vol. VI No. 1, Vol. VI No. 11, Vol. VIII No. 4, and Vol. XII No. 9. Pp. 16 to 20 each. Off-white paper, Vol. IV printed in blue ink, later volumes in black. Numerous illustrations throughout. Small closed tears to spines, Vol. VI No. 1 cover detached, Vol. VIII No. 4 covers taped. Some chipping and small closed tears to edges, some staining to covers. The notorious San Francisco magazine published in the 1890s for the delectation of the sporting and theatrical element. The chief substance of the periodical was the libelous gossip (truncated)