Seven Pillars of Wisdom.

LAWRENCE, T.E. [Peter O'Toole].

Item Number: 24071

London: Jonathan Cape, 1935.

First trade edition of the author’s classic work. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by actor Peter O’Toole on the half-title page. O’Toole starred as T.E. Lawrence in the 1962 epic historical drama film Lawrence of Arabia. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel through his British company Horizon Pictures, with the screenplay by Robert Bolt and Michael Wilson. It is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in the history of cinema. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed by O’Toole.

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.