Seven pillars of wisdom : a triumph
1935, First Edition, Fifth Impression. London : Jonathan Cape. Good cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-torn and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, with some loss at the tail and now mylar-sleeved. Cloth boards somewhat stained; edges slightly foxed, with the interior remaining tight, bright and clean. Remains well-preserved overall. Lawrence of Arabia memorial service card loosely inserted. Item #460810
Physical description; [6], 7-672 pages, [52] leaves of plates (some folded) : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 27 cm. Notes; "Privately printed, 1926. First published for general circulation, 1935"—Title page verso. Printed in Great Britain at the Alden Press, Oxford. Illustrations in photogravure by John Swain & Son, Ltd. Maps by the Chiswick Press, Ltd. Paper by John Dickinson & Co., Ltd. Bound by A. W. Bain & Co., Ltd. Includes half-title page with printer's device. Includes index in three columns. Contents: Introduction: the foundations of the Arab revolt — My first visit to Arabia — Feisal's first extension northward — Concentrating against the Medina Railway — The expedition against Akaba — Exploiting the new base — The failure of the bridges — A winter campaign — Orthodoxy arrives — Manoeuvring for a final stroke — The liberation of Damascus — Epilogue. Subjects; Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward) 1888-1935. World War, 1914-1918 Campaigns Arabian Peninsula. World War, 1914-1918 Personal narratives, British. Arab Revolt, 1916-1918 Personal narratives, British. Arabian Peninsula Social life and customs 20th century. Bedouins History 20th century. Soldiers Great Britain Biography. Authors, English 20th century Biography. Middle East specialists Great Britain Biography.
Price: €120.00