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Seven Pillars of Wisdom - leather rebinding 1/16
by T E Lawrence
- Used
- as new
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- As New
- Seller
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Kington, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Seven Pillars of Wisdom, Cape 1st trade printing 1935, by T E Lawrence.
Original trade first edition rebound in 2020 and issued to Scorpion Press subscribers in a run of 16 lettered copies.
It has two tan leather covers, the spine has five raised bands, gilt titling, the date 1935 at the base and the scorpion logo. The top edge of the book block has been plated in gold. The front cover has a reproduction drawing (by Augustus John with gold painted to the head band) and underneath is gold title blocking: LT COL T E LAWRENCE, and below that, Lawrence of Arabia. An additional page of text and limitation page (16 lettered copies) considers Lawrence's legacy and the importance of the epic film. Included too are large photos of Lawrence and Peter O'Toole. The binding is new, the book block being 85 years old may have occasional fox spotting. 672 pp, all four maps present, profusely illustrated. A timeless collectible. Given the packed weight of 3 kg an additional charge for shipping may be called for depending on destination.
Extended Description and Notes
A beautiful rebinding of a famous 20th Century classic. Rebound in 2020 by the Scorpion Press in a run of only 16 lettered copies. Handsome features in-keeping with the original binding. New intro about the book and epic film. Issued with photos of Lawrence and Peter O'Toole.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Scorpion Press
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32
- Title
- Seven Pillars of Wisdom - leather rebinding 1/16
- Author
- T E Lawrence
- Illustrator
- various
- Format/Binding
- Leathers with gilt blocking
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st rebound
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1935
- Size
- 10.5" x 8"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Leather binding, Literature, Classic
Terms of Sale
Scorpion Press
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged. Items of value we recommend Special Delivery in the UK, and Tracked & Signed with additional insurance cover overseas.
About the Seller
Scorpion Press
Biblio member since 2019
Kington, Herefordshire
About Scorpion Press
Bookseller in the late 1980's selling via catalogues and fairs. Then migrated to publishing special editions as Scorpion Press. Over 100 titles published including major crime and mystery authors: Dick Francis, Colin Dexter, Ruth Rendell, Ian Rankin, Bernard Cornwell, Len Deighton. Now concentrating on leather rebindings in runs of twelve copies - signed on an author profile page.
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