Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence
Publication: 1935 Doubleday Doran; First American Edition
First American Trade Edition of T. E. Lawrence's iconic autobiography. ‘Seven Pillars of Wisdom' is an account of the author's experiences during the First World War. He’s alleged to have embellished a lot of details in ‘Pillars’, though it still offers as an informative memoir about the war. Thomas Lawrence became famous in his lifetime for his role during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War, earning him the nickname ‘Lawrence of Arabia’. He is best known for this work.
Condition: publishers tan cloth boards, gilt title to spine, gilt design to cover, slight darkening to spine, lacking dust jacket, ownership stamp to pastedown, pages clean, tightly bound, overall in Very Good condition