TE Lawrence. First American Trade edition, second printing. New York: Doubleday, Doran and Comoany, 1936. Both price-clipped dust jacket (in a Mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Very Good+ condition. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved edition, 672 pp.
A rare opportunity for collectors: this is a First American Trade Edition (1936) — Second Printing — of Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia), published by Doubleday & Doran, New York.
Condition: VG+ (very good plus) overall. The binding is sound, pages are intact, and there is no major damage. Minor shelf wear is consistent with age.
Dust Jacket: The jacket is present but price-clipped. It shows modest edge wear, a few small chips and some toning, but remains fully intact and attractive.
Edition & Printing: This is not the UK Cape first trade edition; this is the American trade edition, second printing, which is collectible in its own right.
Collectors’ Notes:
Seven Pillars of Wisdom is one of the great 20th-century works, chronicling Lawrence’s role in the Arab Revolt during World War I.
The American trade editions, especially early printings, are more scarce than typical reprints.
Because the jacket is clipped, the value will be affected (collectors generally prefer unclipped jackets).
Why This Copy Stands Out
It is uncommon to find a 1936 trade copy in this condition with its original jacket (even clipped).
The fairly good dust jacket, despite wear, offers visual appeal and completeness.
For many collectors, the combination of condition and completeness adds significant premium over generic copies.
