London Booksellers and American Customers: Transatlantic Literary Community and the Charleston Library Society, 1748-1811
by James Raven
(University of South Carolina Press, 2002)

James Raven's  608-page history of the Charleston Library Society's book purchasing activities offers both a window into the transatlantic book trade during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and a chronicle of the Library Society's influence on southern culture. Raven reveals how the Charleston library grew into an effective force for the pursuit of intellectual and scientific interests and the confirmation of the political power of South Carolina's planter elite.

“Autumn at the Charleston Library Society”
This beautiful 10 x 12 inch matte photographic image of the Charleston Library Society's building at 164 King Street highlights the famous Ginkgo trees that frame the building. The changing leaves and Spanish moss add greatly to the beauty of this image, which is suitable for framing.

Charleston Library Society Architectural Drawings
These striking 11 x 17.5 inch matte photograph reproductions showcase Philadelphia architects' McGoodwin and Hawley's original drawing of the Charleston Library Society's building at 164 King Street. Suitable for framing and available in black/white or black/sepia.

Charleston Library Society Note Cards
These attractive 4.25 x 5.5 inch bi-fold note cards features the classic scene, “Autumn at the Charleston Library Society.” Pack of ten cards and envelopes.

Charleston Library Society Book Bag
This sturdy, natural colored cotton bag features the Library Society's logo in green and is a great way to carry materials to and from your visits to the Library Society. 16 x 15 x 3 inches with a 3 inch wide gusset for maximum storage.

“Odes Composed for the Charleston Library Society on Celebrating  their Centennial Anniversary”
Reproduction of a 1848 document found in the Library Society's collections, which features two poems composed in honor of the Library Society's Centennial.  These 8.5 by 14 inch posters are suitable for framing and make an interesting topic of conversation.