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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Lawrence (T. E.) "Lawrence of Arabia"

SEVEN PILLARS OF WISDOM (1935) - RIVIERE FINE BINDING

Published: Jonathan Cape, London, 1935

Edition: Fifth Impression

Reserve: $200

Approximately:

Estimate: $250

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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A fifth impression, published two months after the first, in an exquisite contemporary binding by the world-renowned Riviere bindery. In 1939 Riviere was acquired by George Bayntun and subsequently became known as Bayntun-Riviere.

Stunningly bound in tree calf gilt by Riviere, spine in 6 compartments, red and green morocco spine labels, all page edges gilt, marbled endpapers.

672pp. Illustrated.

All maps and portraits of the various personalities Lawrence describes are present.

  • Binding Condition: Near Fine
  • Overall Condition: Near Fine
  • Size: 4to.


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