Search Results: History / South Carolina from Books Tell You Why, Inc.

Charleston, SC: The News and Courier and the Evening Post. Near Fine. c1986. Softcover. A handsome publication in Very Good+ condition, light sunning to spine. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobstrusive) inventory number on front paste down ; This book is a guide to the 62 most famous houses in Charleston, South Carolina. The houses range from the very old to the newly renovated and are all located in the city's historic district. The book includes history, photos, and descriptions of each house.; Photographs; 4to; FSA .

New York: The Literary Guild. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. c1933. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. Book Club edition in Very Good+ condition, little rubbing along the spine and edges and some tanning to page edges in a Very Good, little chipped dust-jacket; This is part one of a two-volume work on President Jackson by Marquis. The Border Captain deals with Jackson's life prior to being elected president. It covers his family history, early life, military service, the War of 1812, the Battle of New Orleans, etc ; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 461 pages .

Washington: Spacemaker Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1888931175 . First edition/first printing in Fine condition in an about Fine dust-jacket with minor edge wear; Beardsley's publication is the stunning legacy of a project featuring thirteen artists within the world-renowned Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina entitled "Human/Nature: Art and Landscape in Charleston and the Low Country" ; Color Photographs; Square 4to; 166, [2] pages .

Washington: Spacemaker Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1888931175 . A most attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Beardsley's publication is the stunning legacy of a project featuring thirteen artists within the world-renowned Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina entitled "Human/Nature: Art and Landscape in Charleston and the Low Country" ; Color Photographs; Square 4to; 166, [2] pages .

Charleston, SC: Evans & Cogswell. Near Fine. 1961. Reprint Edition. Stapled wraps. A Near Fine facsimile reprint of the 1861 first edition printed by Evans & Cogswell; An account of the bombardment of Fort Sumter compiled from the reports of the Charleston Press. The Battle of Fort Sumter, the first battle of the American Civil War, took place on April 12 and 13, 1861. Although there were no casualties during the engagement, one Union artillerist was killed and three were wounded when a cannon fired prematurely when firing a salute during the federal evacuation on April 14; 8vo; [3]-35, [36] pages .

Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press. Fine. c1970. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. A first edition/first printing in about Fine condition; South Carolina History by Lewis P. Jones is a comprehensive history of the Palmetto State from its prehistoric beginnings to the present day. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the settlement of the state by Europeans to the development of its economy and culture. The author also includes detailed descriptions of the state's major historical events, from the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in South Carolina history.; Tricentennial Booklet; Vol. 8; 8vo; xiv, 104, [2] pages; FSA .

Charleston, SC: Evans & Cogswell. Near Fine. 1861. First Edition; First Printing. Wraps. An attractive first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to front. (Turnbull, Vol. III, p. 332); The Charleston Orphan House was founded in 1790. It was situated on its original site on the corner of Calhoun and St. Philip Streets in Downtown Charleston until 1951, at which time the building was demolished and relocated to North Charleston. The city of Charleston was involved in the operation of the new facility, which had been renamed Oak Grove, until 1978, when it was finally privatized. A rare piece of South Caroliniana, Charlestoniana, and Americana; 8vo; [3]-40 pages .

Greenville, SC: Volume I. Fine+. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. A beautiful first edition limited to 300 copies (this one being #147) in bright blue cloth with black lettering on front and spine. This book in Fine+ condition is SIGNED by author Blanche Marsh and illustrator Florence Brothers directly on the title page. A beautiful collectible; Tale Spinner Blanche Marsh portrays in her book early locomotives in the Carolinas like The "Best Friend" that was put in service on Christmas Day, 1830 and connected Charleston, SC with Hamburg, SC. From Genesis of Steam Locomotives to the era of Electric and Diesel Trains; B&W Illustrations; 8vo; 82 pages; Signed by Author & Illustrator .

Athens, GA: University of Georgia Press. Very Good+. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0820305863 . First edition/first printing in Very Good+, lightly rubbed condition. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number; This book tells the story of Philip Simmons, a blacksmith in Charleston, South Carolina, who produced some of the finest ironwork in the region. Simmons was a self-taught craftsman who developed his own unique style, which relied on precision and intricate detail. His work is characterized by its graceful lines and striking color combinations, and his pieces are prized for their aesthetic as well as their functional value. This engaging portrait of one of Charleston's most important artisans is full of fascinating detail and is sure to appeal to fans of traditional ironworking as well as history buffs.; B&W Photographs; 8vo .

Charleston, SC: Rivers Enterprises. As New in As New dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0970374909 . An first printing of the first edition in unread As New condition in alike dust-jacket, a scarce title in exceptional condition; Many of the most memorable characters who have graced the airways in Charleston are featured in Donehue's portrayal, taking a look at the growth of radio from its infancy in the 1930s into a dynamic communications force that helped change Charleston from what it was to what it is today; 8vo; vi, 124, [2] pages .

Columbia, SC: The University of South Carolina Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2010. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1570038910 . An elegant first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket; Charleston Gardens and the Landscape Legacy of Loutrel Briggs follows the life and career of Loutrel Briggs who was the well-know landscape horticulturist that gave Charleston its distinctive garden style; 8vo; 201 pages .

Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. [1958]. First thus. Hardcover. A smart first Thus edition in Fine condition with trivial soiling to fore edge and minor rubbing to extremities in Very Good dust-jacket with closed tear to lower rear panel and rubbing and chipping to edges. Bound in original black cloth with gilded text and embellishments. This is a clean and only slightly used book covered in its original dust jacket bearing a poignant sketch of a Confederate lookout. [i-vii] viii-ix [x-xi] xii-xxii, [1-9] 10-26; 16 pages of B&W illustrations and photographs; 27-262 [263-6] pages; A studied volume by an English military man and on-site witness to many of the events of the American Civil War enhanced with 16 pages of contemporary B&W photographs and drawings; B & W Illustrations and Photographs; 8vo .

Nashville, TN: Rutledge Hill Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1558538178 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; "The story of the Confederate spirit is told here through 88 spectacular works of art including 30 that have never been seen in any book. Included are Lee, Longstreet, Morgan, Forrest, and others." (from the dust-jacket) ; Color Paintings; 4to ; [6] 7-196 [2] pages .

[Charleston, SC]: Upper King Publishing. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2005. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0976717115 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with front hinge starting in alike price-clipped dust-jacket; "There is no other place in this country that so eloquently blends time and space, past and present as Charleston. Newer forms of architecture stand beside the old in oddly graceful juxtaposition, each enhanced rather that diminished by its neighbor." (from the dust-jacket) ; 8vo .

Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2001. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 1570034443 . A handsome first printing of the first edition in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket, signed by author Henry H. Lesesne directly on the title page; The history of the modern University of South Carolina describes the significant changes in the state and in the character of higher education in South Carolina, recounting the historic transformation of USC into a modern research university, grounding that change in the context of the modernization of South Carolina and the South in general ; 8vo; xx, 471, [5] pages; Signed by Author .

Washington: Buell & Blanchard. Very Good. 1853. First Edition; First Printing. Original Cloth. A handsome first edition in dark green cloth, blind-stamped boards, gilt stamped spine in Very Good condition, mild foxing throughout and trivial edge wear; Adam's fact-based novel about the black British sailor who is incarcerated in Charleston, SC, when his ship sails into town to avoid a storm; 8vo; [vi], 302, [2] pages .

New York: Villard Books. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. Cloth. 0679415831 . An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket. SIGNED by author Whitney Otto directly on the title page; Now You See Her is Author Whitney Otto's second novel. At the onset of middle age, Kiki Shaw discovers that she is slowly starting to disappear ; 8vo; [xi], xii, [3], 4-303, [5] pages; Signed by Author .

New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc.. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1928. Hardcover. A bright copy in Very Good condition with cocked spine and page edge soiling in Very Good- price-clipped dust-jacket with chipping, rubbing, and soiling; The book is a comprehensive guide to collecting old English porcelain. It covers the history of the porcelain, types of porcelain, where to find it, and how to identify it. The book also includes photographs and illustrations of examples of old English porcelain.; 8vo; 292 pages .

Charleston, SC: Walker, Evans, & Cogswell Co. , Printers. Good. 1893. First Edition; First Printing. Original Wraps. Overall Good condition. Stiched binding is starting to deteriorate with few leaves detached but present. Turnbull, p. 322 ; Historic document about the presentation of Gen. Beauregard's sword to the City of Charleston, SC, by his grandson in 1893, its reception by the delegates from Charleston, with the official action of the City Council of Charleston, 27th March, 1893; 8vo; 23 pages .

Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina Press. Near Fine. c1970. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with small, unobtrusive stain to bottom front wrapper; The book tells the story of the royal colony of South Carolina from its establishment in 1719 to its demise in 1763. It provides a detailed history of the colony's leaders, events, and people.; Tricentennial Booklet; Vol. 7; 8vo; viii, 74, [2] pages; FSA .