T. E. Lawrence – Seven Pillars of Wisdom: a triumph London: Jonathan Cape, 30 Bedford Square – 1935 (first published for general circulation) Hardback, original publisher’s brown cloth with gilt device to front (crossed swords and the motto “the sword also means cleanliness and death”). One of the most famous modern war memoirs and travel narratives, written by T. E. Lawrence (“Lawrence of Arabia”) and first issued to the public in 1935. This edition includes the publisher’s photographic/illustrative plates and the original folding maps (see photographs), making it a strong, collectible reading copy. Provenance: acquired at auction in Ireland. Condition • Binding: original cloth, rubbed and marked with some staining/handling wear; edge and corner wear; spine ends worn (see photos). • Text block: generally clean and well-bound; light age-toning and some spotting/foxing in places. • Maps: folding maps present (as photographed), with typical handling creases from folding. A handsome and historically important early public-issue printing, complete with maps — ideal for collectors of military history, Middle East travel, or 20th-century first editions.