1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom, a Triumph

Description

An Important Work, First Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

Describing Lawrence's time spent as military advisor to the Bedouin forces during the revolt against the Ottoman Turks between 1916 and 1918. This work was first printed privately in 1926, before being released commercially in 1935.

Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935) was a British army officer, diplomat and archaeologist renowned for the role he played during the Arab Revolt. The scope of his work and his writings inspired the nickname 'Lawrence of Arabia'.

Richly illustrated with plates throughout the work, as well as four folding maps. 

With bookseller's label of Geoffrey Tyndale, of 22 Milsom Street Bath, to the rear pastedown. 

The first trade edition, first impression; this work was printed privately in 1926. With the line illustrations at pages 304-305 misprinted in the illustrations list as 302-303.

An excellent first edition copy of this important work.