Seven Pillars of Wisdom, A Triumph.

LAWRENCE, T.E.

Published by London: Jonathan Cape, 1935

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Large quarto, original gilt-stamped brown cloth, & original dust jacket. First trade edition of Lawrence's account of his legendary part in the Arab rebellion against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War, in original dust jacket.Even though "Seven Pillars is remarkably accurate as a military history," its blending of epic heroic adventure, psychological insight, and spiritual transformation make it the literary treasure that Lawrence intended it to be, deserving Winston Churchill's praise as one of "the greatest books ever written in the English language" (Wilson, 55). A book with a fascinating publishing history. This is the first general edition,of this fascinating book, A very good copy bound in original brown buckram, crossed sword gilt decoration to front board and spine with a very good dustwrapper non-price clipped 30/- some minor wear to top edge. The d/w is now somewhat elusive. Printed at the Alden Press, bound by A.W. Bain. 672pp with index, a handsome book for a trade edition. Laid in the Lawrence of Arabia Memorial appeal leaflet. O'Brien A042. Seller Inventory # 407

Bibliographic Details

Title: Seven Pillars of Wisdom, A Triumph.

Publisher: London: Jonathan Cape

Publication Date: 1935

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Edition: 1st Edition