Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

LAWRENCE, T.E.

Item Number: 119037

London: Jonathan Cape, 1935.

First trade edition of the author’s classic work. Quarto, original cloth, illustration with photogravures and maps. Laid in is a pamphlet from the dedication of the Lawrence of Arabia Memorial in St. Paul’s Cathedral. Near fine in a fine dust jacket. An exceptional example.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a biographical account of T.E. Lawrence's experiences during the Arab Revolt of 1916–18, when he was based in Wadi Rum (now a part of Jordan) as a member of the British Forces of North Africa. With the support of Emir Faisal and his tribesmen, he helped organize and carry out attacks on the Ottoman forces from Aqaba in the south to Damascus in the north. The book was adapted into the film Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean, produced by Sam Spiegel and starring Peter O'Toole. It is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in the history of cinema.