T. E. Lawrence — Seven Pillars of Wisdom

London, Jonathan Cape, 1935. First edition. Cloth. The first trade edition, first impression of T. E. Lawrence's iconic and extensively illustrated autobiography, with the scarce Memorial pamphlet. The first trade edition of this work, first impression.In the original price-clipped dust wrapper.'Lawrence of Arabia Memorial' pamphlet loosely inserted, discussing the space for his memorial in St. Paul's Cathedral. "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. 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. He also translated some novels during his time, included "The Forest Giant", originally written in French by Adrien Le Corbeau", and "The Odyssey of Homer", originally in Greek. 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 price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Spine is faded, a touch of fading to the extremities of the boards. A few light marks and little light rubbing to the cloth. Very light shelf wear to the spine and extremities. Dust wrapper is edge worn, with repaired chips and close tears. Wraps are a little rubbed and age-toned, with a few light spots and some handling marks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with only a few scattered spots and handling marks. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good/Good.