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Lawrence, T.E.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The Diary of T.E. Lawrence 1911. London: Corvinus Press, 1937
- Paper
4to, FIRST ENGLISH EDITION, NUMBER 13 OF 203 COPIES, being one of 30 printed on 'Canute' paper, one black on gold head-piece, 13 full-page photographic illustrations by the author, brown morocco gilt for W.H. Smith & Sons Ltd., lettered on upper cover "The Diary kept by T.E. Lawrence while travelling in Arabia during 1911", t.e.g., others uncut, cloth chemise, morocco-backed cloth slipcase
Provenance
"GNR", red morocco book label
Literature
O'Brien A194 (noting this particular copy, no.13)
Condition
a fine copy
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"After graduating from Oxford, Lawrence was employed, through the influence of D.G Hogarth, at an archaeological dig in Northern Syria at Carchemish. During the 1911 'off-season' Lawrence went on a solitary journey on foot through Syria. The diary he kept on that journey was published by the Corvinus Press in 1937. This was the most ambitious and handsome volume published by the Corvinus Press" (O'Brien).
According to O'Brien the first thirty copies of this edition are usually specially bound in full white vellum with the same gilt lettering as found on this copy. However he also notes this particular copy with its variant binding. A copy in a similar binding was sold by Christie's on 13 June 2012, lot 204.