Bidspirit auction | 1905-1906. Butler, Ellis Parker. Pigs

1905-1906. Butler, Ellis Parker. Pigs Is Pigs. A. L. Burt Company, New York. Reprint Edition. - A hardcover copy of the humorous short story Pigs Is Pigs by Ellis Parker Butler, published by the A. L. Burt Company in New York. The volume is an octavo sized book bound in light green cloth with a printed orange and black title label centered on the front cover. The title page identifies the author and includes a list of other works such as That Pup and Mike Flannery, noting illustrations by Will Crawford. The copyright page records a 1905 copyright by Colver Publishing House (American Magazine) and a 1906 copyright by McClure, Phillips & Co., with a publication date of April 1906. The A. L. Burt Company was a known publisher of reprint editions, and this volume reflects that history. The interior features several full page black and white line drawings by Will Crawford, each accompanied by a printed caption from the text. The text is set with generous margins and decorative elements, including a small black ornament on the title page. The binding shows shelf wear consistent with age, including darkening and rubbing to the spine cloth and light bumping to the corners (photo 1, 2, 3). The front cover title label remains vibrant but shows minor scuffing at the edges (photo 1). Internally, the pages exhibit light toning and occasional small stains or foxing spots in the margins, though the text and illustrations remain clear (photo 5, 8). There is evidence of minor separation or weakening at the hinges, and some pages show small chips or closed tears at the gutter (photo 8, 9). The book is complete as issued without a dust jacket.