Willis Eola (24 results)

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Hardback, no dust jacket.Not a library copy.

hardcover. Condition: Good. No dust jacket. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Exlibrary with usual library markings. Front free endpaper removed. Cover wear--especially at top and bottom of spine. ; 483 pages.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: Fair. Signed Copy . Book Good. No dust jacket. Inscribed by author on front pastedown. (theater, US history, south carolina, SC).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century' is a comprehensive historical account of the development and flourishing of theatrical arts in one of early America's most culturally vibrant cities. This work meticulously chronicles the plays, actors, and venues that shaped the social fabric of Charleston, South Carolina, throughout the 1700s.Eola Willis explores the arrival of professional companies, the construction of dedicated theaters, and the evolving tastes of the colonial audience. By examining primary sources such as contemporary newspaper advertisements and personal diaries, the book reconstructs a vivid portrait of the stage during a period of significant social and political transformation. It details the repertoire of the time, from Shakespearean classics to contemporary farces, and sheds light on the challenges faced by early performers in the New World.As a foundational text in American theatrical history, 'The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century' offers invaluable insights into the cultural life of the South and the broader evolution of the performing arts in early America. This scholarly yet accessible study remains a vital resource for historians, drama students, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of the American stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century' is a comprehensive historical account of the development and flourishing of theatrical arts in one of early America's most culturally vibrant cities. This work meticulously chronicles the plays, actors, and venues that shaped the social fabric of Charleston, South Carolina, throughout the 1700s.Eola Willis explores the arrival of professional companies, the construction of dedicated theaters, and the evolving tastes of the colonial audience. By examining primary sources such as contemporary newspaper advertisements and personal diaries, the book reconstructs a vivid portrait of the stage during a period of significant social and political transformation. It details the repertoire of the time, from Shakespearean classics to contemporary farces, and sheds light on the challenges faced by early performers in the New World.As a foundational text in American theatrical history, 'The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century' offers invaluable insights into the cultural life of the South and the broader evolution of the performing arts in early America. This scholarly yet accessible study remains a vital resource for historians, drama students, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of the American stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover; blue cloth with gold lettering and decor, including tragedy & comedy masks, on front cover and spine; edgeworn; two corners rubbed through; some mild cover stains; some very small to tiny rubbed places on board surfaces; 483 pages including index; previous owner's inscription on front free endpage; aging to endpages; some small and tiny page stains/age spots, all print readable; 12 photo-illustrations including frontispiece.…

Hard Cover. Condition: BOOK VERY GOOD-. No Dustjacket. 1st Edition. 483pp. A very nice, attractive copy. Former owner's gift inscription on the front endpaper. Illustrated. A history of theatre in Charleston, South Carolina that begins in the early 1700's. One of the earliest books on the Charleston Stage. Navy blue boards with the cover and spine decoration in gilt. Scarce book. NOT an ex-library copy.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Very minor wear at corners and spine ends. Some foxing on frontis and other illustrations, some of which has affected adjacent pages -- minor defect. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall.

483 pp. Hardcover in original binding and dust jacket. 1st edition. Inscribed by author "Elizabeth Washington Newcomer/with best wishes of/Eola Willis/72 Tradd St./Charleston,SC/Jan. 21-1925". Not Ex-Lib.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good -. First Edition. First Edition. Signed and inscribed at first free endpaper. Blue cloth over boards with gilt particulars and four gilt bands to spine and gilt particulars lined in gilt in debossed rule to front board. Soiling and foxing to edges of plates and faceing pages of plates, and previous owner's inscription to first free endpaper; otherwise, text is clean and unmarked. Soiling to pastedowns and gutter of endpages. Text block has moderate foxing and sunning to fore edge and top edge. Boards are bright with light scuff to rear board, light bumping and rubbing to corners, and moderate rubbing and bumping to ends of spine. Binding is tight and square. Dust jacket has sunning and scattered foxing to edges and along spine, light soiling to top edge of front cover, and light rubbing to lower edge of front cover. Light creasing to extremities, closed tear to top edge of rear cover, and light chipping to top edge. Dust jacket is covered in a protective mylar jacket.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 536. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 536.…

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 532. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 532.…

WILLIS, Eola. The Charleston Stage in the VXIII Century with Social Settings of the Time. Columbia, SC: The State Company, 1924. 1st ed. xv,483pp. Portrait frontis., portraits, plates. Orig. gilt-pictorial cloth, non-priceclipped dj. Jacket spine lightly sunned, some toning to pastedowns, else near fine. The first work on Charleston theater. .…

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 1924. 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:- 534, 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. 534 534.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century" is a comprehensive historical account of the development and flourishing of theatrical arts in one of early America's most culturally vibrant cities. This work meticulously chronicles the plays, actors, and venues that shaped the social fabric of Charleston, South Carolina, throughout the 1700s.Eola Willis explores the arrival of professional companies, the construction of dedicated theaters, and the evolving tastes of the colonial audience. By examining primary sources such as contemporary newspaper advertisements and personal diaries, the book reconstructs a vivid portrait of the stage during a period of significant social and political transformation. It details the repertoire of the time, from Shakespearean classics to contemporary farces, and sheds light on the challenges faced by early performers in the New World.As a foundational text in American theatrical history, "The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century" offers invaluable insights into the cultural life of the South and the broader evolution of the performing arts in early America. This scholarly yet accessible study remains a vital resource for historians, drama students, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of the American stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century" is a comprehensive historical account of the development and flourishing of theatrical arts in one of early America's most culturally vibrant cities. This work meticulously chronicles the plays, actors, and venues that shaped the social fabric of Charleston, South Carolina, throughout the 1700s.Eola Willis explores the arrival of professional companies, the construction of dedicated theaters, and the evolving tastes of the colonial audience. By examining primary sources such as contemporary newspaper advertisements and personal diaries, the book reconstructs a vivid portrait of the stage during a period of significant social and political transformation. It details the repertoire of the time, from Shakespearean classics to contemporary farces, and sheds light on the challenges faced by early performers in the New World.As a foundational text in American theatrical history, "The Charleston Stage in the 18th Century" offers invaluable insights into the cultural life of the South and the broader evolution of the performing arts in early America. This scholarly yet accessible study remains a vital resource for historians, drama students, and anyone interested in the rich heritage of the American stage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. 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: - 536, 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. 536 536.…