Simons Albert Lapham Samuel (37 results)

Condition: Very Good. 1 Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Quartos. 2 Volumes. 223 pages, indexed. Soft covers in tan wrappers. There is light wear to the binding. Volume 2 shows some smudging and a has several small dents to the real panel. THIS IS A REBOUND PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORIGINAL TEXT. The pages are clean and sound. Illustrated with photographs. Being photocopies, however, the photographs are sometimes quite dark.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Reprint. Brown and red cloth covers with red lettering. Lacking dust jacket. Features many photographs of South Carolina plantations in black and white. Previous owners inscription on fly leaf. Damp stains and foxing on some pages. General shelf wear on covers. Due to the size and weight of this item, an additional shipping charge will likely apply, and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Minus. 2nd Edition. Very Good condition. Content very clean and free of marks, binding strong. Dust jacket is Very Good Minus with light soiling, slight edge wear. Dust jacket in new mylar protector. Index, bibliography, signatures and identified works of early architects/builders of Charleston. Extensive black & white photography. Because of size, international and priority orders will have extra shipping charges.

Fifth edition limited to 1500 copies (per publisher's statements upon copyright page and rear colophon). Slipcase, H 34cm x L 26.25cm, rubbed with some soiling and staining; several surface nicks at edges; short splitting at top and bottom entry seams. Dust jacket toned and soiled with some stains particularly along spine; two small red ink check marks to rear panel's title list; scuffs/nicks at edges with old tape repair to tear at front flap fold heel; front flap retains publisher's printed price at bottom right. [2], 247, [1] pages. Hardcover: H 33cm x L 25.75cm. Brown cloth with dark red lettering to front board and spine. Slight foxing to text block's top edge and fore-edge. Past owner's personal bookplate on half-title page; several leaves at center have impressions of two removed rusty paper clips and some associated rippling at their top margins; red ink underlining occurs in the Chronological Index as well as the General Index; two red ink check marks minimally mar the Bibliography; no other such markings found amongst the book's text or plate sections which otherwise remain clean. Binding is firm. Classic review of notable structures in South Carolina's coastal lowcountry region, the first edition of which was published in 1938. Features b/w photographic plates by Charles Richard Banks, Ben Judah Lubschez (1881-1963), and the remarkable Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) whose magnificent images complete similar architectural monographs regarding North Carolina and Tidewater Virginia. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 6.25 pounds (2.83 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {Arch_Shelf#4}.

Fifth edition limited to 1500 copies (per publisher's statements upon copyright page and rear colophon). Slipcase, H 34cm x L 26.25cm, rubbed; light soiling to pictorial title panel; indentation to undecorated side panel; mild discoloration to top panel; short splitting at top and bottom entry seams. Dust jacket toned at spine; nicks/scuffs at edges; front flap retains publisher's printed price at bottom right. [2], 247, [1] pages. Hardcover: H 33cm x L 25.75cm. Brown cloth with dark red lettering to front board and spine. Slight foxing/toning to text block edges. Father's Day 1971 red ink gift inscription written obtrusively across front flyleaf recto with ink impression mirroring onto opposing ffep verso; three small discreet ink marks amongst General Index - no other such markings found among text or plates and leaves are otherwise clean. Binding is firm. Classic review of notable structures in South Carolina's coastal lowcountry region, the first edition of which was published in 1938. Features b/w photographic plates by Charles Richard Banks, Ben Judah Lubschez (1881-1963), and the remarkable Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952) whose magnificent images complete similar architectural monographs regarding North Carolina and Tidewater Virginia. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 6.25 pounds (2.83 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {Arch_Shelf#5}.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. text clean and unmarked. binding tight. boards have very light wear. front and rear boards have some light age related dust build up in grooves of hinge. edges of pages have some light foxing. mylar-covered dust jacket is clipped and has two inch chip missing on back cover and some chipping along upper edge. OVERSIZE BOOK: INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE.

hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: poor. Illustrated in black and white. 223 pages. 4to, pictorial boards (battered), d.w. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press, (1970). A very good copy-- very subtle foxing on first few pages-- in a poor dust wrapper. Previous owners information inked on front free end paper.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Updated historical and source material (First edition was 1927). An invaluable source of detailed information and proof of the architectural significance of Charleston. Includes three main periods of Charleston architecture: The Pre-Revolutionary Period, The Post-Revolutioary Period, and The Antebellum Period. Profusely illustrated with full page black and white photographic plates of interiors and exteriors.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Profusely illustrated. A previous owner's name and address writ neatly on the flyleaf. Unpaginated. Full refund if not satisfied.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Cloth. One of 1500 copies of the sixth edition. Brown cloth in unclipped jacket, housed in a cardboard slipcase. 247 pages. Illustrated with black and white photos, floor plans and other architectural drawings. A history of the architecture of plantation homes and churches in the Carolina Low Country completed between 1697 and 1865, including important examples of ones that survived on or near the coast between the Pee Dee and Savannah Rivers. GOOD jacket on a VERY GOOD book. Minor soiling and toning the jacket, heavier along the spine. Minor creasing and wrinkling. Light edgewear to the book. Interior clean and solid. Slipcase scuffed and worn, with the top and bottom splitting along the hinges.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. Fifth Edition. Price-clipped DJ has some soiling and wear with small pieces missing at edges of spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Tight binding, solid green boards with bright gilt lettering, age-toned spine strip, clean, unmarked pages throughout.

Revised fifth edition limited to 1500 copies (per publisher's statements upon copyright page and rear colophon). Dark brown slipcase decorated with pictorial paste-on upon left side panel; rubbing and staining most prevalent to right side panel; shelf scuffing along bottom panel with short splitting at seams; some wear at corners and edges. Dust jacket panels and spine well toned/foxed with staining and soiling; a few short tears and wear at edges; front and rear flaps retain their original gray color. 248 pages. Hardcover: H 33cm x L 25.75cm. Light brown cloth with maroon lettering to spine and front board. Slight foxing to edges; past owner's personal bookplate affixed to front free endpaper verso; faint toning to front flyleaf recto; interior pages are otherwise quite clean. Binding is firm. A very good+ copy in a good dust jacket and a good slipcase. Classic review of notable structures in the South Carolina's coastal lowcountry region, the first edition of which was published in 1938. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 6 pounds (2.72 kg) and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {Arch_Shelf#1}.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Revised Edition. A Fine Revised Edition that sports negligible rubbing to the corners and spine edges, a historic map of downtown Charleston is tipped in; The Plantations of the Carolina Low Country tells the story of a region that has played a significant role in the history of the United States. The book examines the plantation system and the people who worked in it, from the early period when tobacco was king to the industrial era.; Folio; 247 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No jacket. Covers shelfworn. Binding a little loose, but still intact. Bookplate inside front cover.

editor's binding. 335x250mm, 190pages, b/w photographs, Book in good condition. En cas de problème de commande, veuillez nous contacter via notre page d'accueil / If there is a problem with the order, please contact us via our homepage.

SIMONS, Albert, and Samuel Lapham. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. New York: America Institute of Architects Press, 1927. Folio. Cloth. 220 pag including many illustrations. First edition. Originally published as Volume I of The Octagon Library of Early American Architecture, but is the only volume published. A comphehensive volume on So Carolina architecture divided into three sections -- The Pre-Revolutionary Period; The Post-Revolutionary Period; and The Ante-Beullum Period. With an introduction by Samuel Gaillard Stoney. Richly illustrated with photographs the main city houses, plantation houses, public buildings, and churches and l drawings with floorplans and numerous architectural details. Very good.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 1927. 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, Vol:- Volume 1, Pages:- 234, 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. Volume 1 234.