Seven Pillars of Wisdom in Geometric Arabic Fine Binding

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First Edition copy of Seven Pillars of Wisdom by TE Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), 1935 First trade edition, first impression, of Lawrence of Arabia's extraordinary and handsomely produced account of his role in the Arab Revolt, attractively bound in a Geometric Arabic patterned fine binding using gold 24 carat tooling. The book is bound in Morocco, goat skin, and five raised bands to spine. "Lawrence had taken part in the preliminary planning of the Arab uprising and, in October 1916, was ordered to Jiddah to assess the military situation. What followed is recorded in Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a personal, emotional narrative of the Arab revolt in which Lawrence reveals how by sheer willpower he made history. It was a testimony to his vision and persistence and a fulfilment of his desire to write an epic which might stand comparison in scale and linguistic elegance with his beloved Morte d'Arthur and C. M. Doughty's Arabia Deserta. 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". This trade edition follows the unprocurable Oxford Times edition of 1922, of which there were just 8 copies printed, and the 1926 Cranwell edition, of which only 170 copies were designated complete for subscribers. An abridged edition, Revolt in the Desert, was published in 1927. Please get in contact with any questions at all and I would be delighted to answer them for you. Price £2,800 ONO. N° de ref. del artículo ABE-1689341346803

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Título: Seven Pillars of Wisdom in Geometric Arabic ...
Editorial: Jonathan Cape
Año de publicación: 1935
Encuadernación: Hardcover
Condición: Fine
Condición de la sobrecubierta: Fine
Edición: 1st Edition