1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition - Front Panel View
1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition
1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition - Title page
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1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition - portrait illustration inside
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1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition - fold out map inside
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1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition - pages inside
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1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph by T. E. Lawrence – Rare First Trade Edition

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1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph by T. E. Lawrence – Rare First Trade Edition

The first trade edition of T. E. Lawrence’s “Seven Pillars of Wisdom,” published in 1935 by Jonathan Cape, London. This edition is notable for its rarity and historical significance, following the privately printed edition from 1926.

1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition
1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom – a triumph by T.E. Lawrence – First Trade Edition

Key Features:

  • Printing Error Indicator: This first trade edition can be identified by a specific printing error in the list of illustrations, where pages 304-305 are misprinted as 302-303.

    line illustrations at pages 304-305 misprinted - 1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence
    The line illustrations at pages 304-305 misprinted in the illustrations list as 302-303, as called for in the Illustration List (noted in Rare First Trade Editions).

     

  • Illustrations and Maps: The book includes a frontispiece, forty-seven illustrated plates, and four folding maps, offering a rich visual supplement to Lawrence’s narrative.

    fold out maps inside - 1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition
    fold out maps inside – 1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom – a triumph by T.E. Lawrence – First Trade Edition

  • Binding and Condition: Bound in full cloth with gilt detailing, this copy is very smart externally, showing only light shelf wear and bumping. Internally, the book is firmly bound with a seam split between the title page and frontispiece.

  • Ex-Library Copy: This copy shows signs of being an ex-library book.

  • Uncut Text Block: The text block is uncut, preserving the book’s original form.

    camel march illustration - 1935 Seven Pillars of Wisdom - a triumph by T.E. Lawrence - First Trade Edition
    camel march illustration

     

  • Complete and Secure: All 672 pages are secure to the hinge, making this oversized volume a durable addition to any collection

About the Author: T. E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia, was a British Army colonel renowned for his role as a military advisor during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire (1916-18). His autobiographical account in “Seven Pillars of Wisdom” offers a detailed and personal perspective on these events, praised by Winston Churchill as one of the greatest books written in the English language. This monumental work was later adapted into the acclaimed 1962 film, “Lawrence of Arabia.”

This rare first trade edition is a valuable collectible for any history enthusiast or bibliophile, providing a tangible connection to Lawrence’s extraordinary life and legacy.

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~ Price posted is in (CAD) Canadian Dollars ~

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