Stanley Weintraub. First edition, stated first printing. New York: George Braziller, 1963. Both unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper) and teal hardcover are in Near Fine condition. No writing or markings found in the book, 302 pp.
Discover a literary gem: Stanley Weintraub’s insightful exploration of the unlikely friendship between T. E. Lawrence (“Lawrence of Arabia”) and George Bernard Shaw. This is a true first printing of the American edition published in 1963 by George Braziller, featuring Weintraub’s authoritative narrative, scholarly bibliography, index, and period illustrations.
This copy is in near-fine condition — the binding is tight, pages are crisp and clean, corners are sharp, and the dust jacket remains vibrant with only minor wear consistent with age and careful handling.
Key Details
Author: Stanley Weintraub
Title: Private Shaw & Public Shaw: A Dual Portrait of Lawrence of Arabia and G.B.S.
Edition: First American printing, 1963 (George Braziller)
Condition: Near-fine in dust jacket (light toning or foxing on boards typical for age)
This volume is a compelling intersection of two towering figures in 20th-century British cultural and intellectual history. It boasts rare completeness and terrific condition—ideal for Shaw enthusiasts, collectors of academic biographies, or lovers of mid-century literary studies.
