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Seven Pillars of Wisdom. by T.E. LAWRENCE

Creator: T.E. LAWRENCE
Offered by: Shapero Gallery

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LAWRENCE, T.E.
Seven Pillars of Wisdom.
Stock Code 110908
London, Jonathan Cape, 1935

Current price$1,945.00
Tree calf by Riviere. An excellent example of T.E. Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom, in a lovely tree calf binding by Riviere.

Following his extraordinary military and diplomatic career in Arabia, and having already become a legendary figure in the public imagination, T.E. Lawrence purchased his Dorset cottage retreat Clouds Hill in 1924 to write his book about the war. The first draft of Seven Pillars was completed by November 1919, but was soon lost, according to the author, at Reading Station. A second draft was finished during 1922, and finally appeared as a private edition, reflecting Lawrence's love of fine printing, in 1926.

'Subtitled "A triumph", its climax is the Arab liberation of Damascus, a victory which successfully concludes a gruelling campaign and vindicates Lawrence's faith in the Arabs. In a way Seven Pillars is a sort of Pilgrim's Progress, with Lawrence, sustained by his faith in the Arabs, successively overcoming physical and moral obstacles' (ODNB).

First trade edition, first impression; 4to (25.5 x 19.5 cm); 4 folding maps printed in red and black, 54 plates including portrait frontispiece, occasional minor spotting to marginsd; tree calf gilt by Riviere, gilt spine in 6 compartments, contrasting red and green morocco lettering-pieces, all edges gilt, panels lightly marked, minor wear to extremities, a handsome copy; 672pp.

O'Brien A042.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	110908
Incollect Reference #:	694337

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