Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T. E. Lawrence

A copy of the first impression of T. E. Lawrence's iconic autobiography. Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1935, the first trade edition of this work, first impression. In the original unclipped dust wrapper.

'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' is an account of the author's experiences during the First World War. He is alleged to have embellished a lot of details in 'Pillars', though it still offers as an informative memoir about the war.

Illustrated with a frontispiece, forty-seven plates, four folding maps, and in-text illustrations.

Collated, complete.

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.

Lawrence has been immortalised in the 1962 film "Lawrence of Arabia", in which he is portrayed by Peter O'Toole.

In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. Marks and spots on the binding. Edge wear to the dust wrapper. Some spots to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.