Clare Sydney Smith (23 results)

Condition: New. pp. 278.

Condition: New. pp. 278.

Condition: New. pp. 278.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Third Edition. Slight shelfwear and bumping to boards. Solid binding and clean text. Picture of Lawrence glued on rear pastedown (likely clipped from a magazine). No ownership marks, ex-lib marks, stamps or stickers.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 190 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. Hardcover with dustjacket. No notes or highlights. Former library book. Library sticker and discolored residue left behind by removed tape on front endpaper. Library stamp to title page. Tape residue on back endpaper as well. Part of a sticker remaining on back endpaper. Discolored sticker on endpaper as well. Green dot to top of text block. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Third Edition. A good copy of the third edition of this account of the friendship between T. E. Lawrence and Clare Sydney Smith. An ex-library copy in very good price clipped d/w.To date this has only gone to four editions and is essential reading for students of Lawrence. An affordable and good copy of a great book. 190pp.…

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:0304300381.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 3rd Edition. 3rd edition 1978 very good hardback, foxing and browning to page edges, and endpapers, some foxing to text, in a very good wrapper, corners and edges lightly rubbed, foxing inside cover, cover edges lightly sunned. Protected by clear removable archival covering. No inscription. Not price clipped. 190 pages with index. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. A memoir of the author's relationship with T. E. Lawrence at RAF Mount Batten in Plymouth in the 1930s. She was the wife of his commanding officer in the RAF. First edition, 1940. In fair condition only: ex-Boots Library, presumed rebound in green cloth with brown endpapers and the remains of Boots label on front cover. Contents otherwise in bright clean condition with no inscriptions and only a very little foxing. Numerous photographs but one plate missing between pp 32 and 33.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Fourth Edition, First Thus. A fine new copy, a superb private press reissue with new material and illustrations of the book first published in 1940. This account tells in a moving manner of the friendship of T.E. Lawrence with the wife of the commander of the RAF station where he was in the late 1920s early 1930s. It shows a rather different aspect to the character of T.E. than the popular image. If you are interested in T.E. and have not read this volume be prepared for a pleasurable read, full of insight into T.E. A significant new introduction by Lawrence scholar Malcolm Brown and many previously unpublished photographs which add considerably to the value of this edition. The edition is limited to 500 copies and includes around 45 photographs printed from vintage prints in high quality, many, as indicated above, have not been published before. Those who know the Fleece Press titles will realise the quality that this volume achieves and how the illustrations greatly add to the story.…

500 copies printed, 200 x 255mm - landscape format; pp.183 + colophon; 56 illustrations from vintage photographs of TEL; very good in original blind-stamped blue cloth, printed paper label. Small stamp of Thames & Hudson Library on endpaper, with pencilled inscription: 'Gift from author of Lawrence: Malcolm Brown'. First published in 1940, an interesting account of Lawrence by one of his few close women friends - the wife of his CO at RAF Mount Batten. Including photographs of Lawrence and Clare Sydney Smith in 'Biscuit', the speedboat used for trips up the Tamar and around Plymouth harbour, several of which are published here for the first time. Published at £110 and long out of print. PRESENTATION COPY Lawrence Private Press. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Oblong 4to, Edition limited to 500 copies, fine copy, pp183.

Couverture rigide. Condition: Très bon. THE GOLDEN REIGN, the story of my friendship with Lawrence of Arabia In 8° (210 x 140 mm) Relié plein chagrin rouge, dos à 5 nerfs, 189 pp Très bel exemplaire.

One of 500 copies. One of 500 copies. Illustrated. 183, [1, blank], [1, colophon] pp. 1 vols. Oblong 4to. A handsomely produced volume, based on the original edition, with additional illustrations and a substantial new introduction. Bound by Smith Settle. O'Brien E138 for first edition, 1939. O'Brien E138 for first edition, 1939 Blue cloth, upper cover stamped in blind, printed spine label. Fine Illustrated. 183, [1, blank], [1, colophon] pp. 1 vols. Oblong 4to. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. WELL BOUND IN QUARTER GREEN LEATHER, WITH BRIGHT GILT TITLES TO SPINE, THIS DATED 1940 FIRST EDITION IS VG. V11/252pp WITH 34 CHAPTERS AND 24 PHOTOS (25 CLAIMED, BUT ONE OF AREA AROUND PLYMOUTH HOE CALLED "MOUNT BATTERN" DELETED BY WAR-TIME CENSOR). FRONTIS HAS LAWRENCE WITH RED SETTER, FOREWORD BY LAWRENCE'S MOTHER. THE TEXT COVERS THE WAR-TIME PERIOD, WHEN LAWRENCE, THEN AIRCRAFTSMAN SHAW, SPENT IN PLYMOUTH WORKING AS A RAF CLERK AND PERFECTING HIS DESIGN OF SPEED BOATS, LATER TO BECOME AIR-SEA RESCUE LAUNCHES. "NED" AS HIS MOTHER CALLS HIM, WAS UNDER THE COMMAND OF SYDNEY SMITH THE AUTHOR'S HUSBAND. NEW UNMARKED ENDPAPERS, SEVERAL VERY SCATTERED FOXING SPOTS; OTHERWISE VG.…

First Edition thus. "Newly illustrated by vintage photographs" One of 500 copies, set in Miller Display Oblong 4to Fine copy, as new, in slipcase. Presentation Copy, inscribed by Simon Lawrence to Ian and Valerie Rogerson Rogerson 57 Blue blind-stamped cloth ("T.E.S."), spine with printed label, by Smith Settle.…

LIMITED EDITION, one of only 500 copies based on Ms. Smith's 1940 edition. Newly illustrated with vintage photographs, including those of the author which only appeared in the first edition and no later reprints prior to this. The author's photos are here produced in much higher quality and larger than in the 1940 edition, and with a number of additional photos and illustrations not included in that first printing. Oblong 4to, publisher's original navy blue cloth by Smith Settle with 'T.E.S.' embossed on the upper cover in blind, the spine with a printed paper label, and in the original slipcase of matching blue cloth. 183, [1] pp. An essentially mint copy of this seldom seen title in the Lawrence oeuvre, the text-block still in pristine condition, the binding and box also in very fine condition. A LAVISHLY PRODUCED LIMITED EDITION BY SIMON LAWRENCE OF THE FLEECE PRESS OF CLARE SYDNEY SMITH'S WONDERFULLY PERSONAL MEMOIR OF HER FRIENDSHIP WITH T. E. LAWRENCE. The Golden Reign was Lawrence's term for the time he spent under the command of Sydney Smith at the R.A.F. Flying-Boat Station Mount Batten in the early 1920s. The photographs are some of the most casual and candid images of Lawrence ever published. They include several of the author and Lawrence in the 'Biscuit', a speed-motor boat the two would use to make recreational excursions around Plymouth Harbor. This special limited edition includes a colour photograph of the model of the 'Biscuit' which Lawrence kept at his Clouds Hill residence. This, like many of the illustrations were not included in any previous issues. This is perhaps the most personal and informal of the many memoirs by associates of the enigmatic figure now and forever known as "Lawrence of Arabia"; and it is here presented in its finest and most complete format.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Third Edition. Castle, 1978. Very good indeed in price-clipped d/w.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. LIMITED EDITION OF 500 COPIES. Illustrated with full page photographs. Fleece Press, 2004. Oblong 4to. Blue cloth. Fine.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} 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 2015, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1940. 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:- 278, 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. [Please Note - Images Black] 278.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1940] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2015 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 278, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. [Please Note - Images Black] 278.…