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Revolt in the Desert
by Lawrence, T.E
- Used
- Near Fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/About Very Good
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: George H. Doran Company, 1927. First US Trade Edition. Near Fine/About Very Good. First American trade edition. xvi, [4], 335 pp. Plates, and a folding map at rear. Original brown cloth, spine lettered in gilt. Near Fine with sturdy, straight binding, rear map creased. About Very Good plain variant jacket showing moderate wear and edge-rubbing, darkened and stained spine panel, small tear with crease to bottom of front panel, price crossed-out and restamped on front flap. A classic narrative of travels in the Middle east, a revision of the author's Seven Pillars of Wisdom. It inspired the film Lawrence of Arabia.
Synopsis
The abrdiged version of Seven Pillars of Wisdom, which is the autobiographical account of the experiences of British soldier T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"), while serving as a liaison officer with rebel forces during the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turks of 1916 to 1918.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140939509
- Title
- Revolt in the Desert
- Author
- Lawrence, T.E
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- About Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First US Trade Edition
- Publisher
- George H. Doran Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1927
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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