The Mint, T. E. Lawrence — 1st Edition

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The Mint, T. E. Lawrence — 1st Edition

Name: The Mint, T. E. Lawrence — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6144
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Publication: London, Jonathan Cape, 1955

Formatting: 4to, pp. 206.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book presents in exceptional condition for its age, avoiding the common pitfalls associated with this edition. The original blue buckram cloth is sharp, remarkably clean, and free of the usual fading, with the gilt spine lettering remaining notably bright and the blind-stamped RAF eagle to the upper board exceptionally crisp. The binding is tight and entirely square. The text block is immaculate, showing no signs of foxing, while the yellow top-edge stain remains vibrant and unrubbed. The original dust jacket is likewise in wonderful order, presenting clean, bright panels and an unbrowned spine, marred only by a minuscule touch of shelf-wear to the spine extremities and a faint whisper of toning to the extreme upper edges.

Catalogue Note: This is the first British trade edition of the work, published posthumously by Jonathan Cape. Edited by the author's brother, A. W. Lawrence, to remove objectionable language and protect the identities of those involved, this expurgated general edition was issued under Lawrence’s adopted pseudonym, 352087 A/c Ross.

While the 1955 trade edition of The Mint is generally common on the open market due to a substantial initial print run, locating a copy in such a finely preserved state is increasingly uncommon. The cream dust jackets are notoriously prone to heavy spine browning and handling wear, making this bright, well-preserved example a premium acquisition for condition-conscious collectors.

Following the immense global fame and exhaustion brought on by the Arab Revolt, T. E. Lawrence sought anonymity and a return to the ranks. Enlisting in the Royal Air Force under the assumed name of John Hume Ross, Lawrence kept a meticulously detailed, brutally honest journal of his experiences. The Mint strips away the romanticised myth of 'Lawrence of Arabia', offering instead a stark, unvarnished portrait of the gruelling realities, psychological strains, and unexpected comradeship of inter-war military training. It stands as a masterclass in observational writing and a profound reflection of a deeply complex man seeking refuge from his own legend.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: T. E. Lawrence

Book Publisher: Jonathan Cape

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Autobiography, Biography & Memoirs

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 206

Book Publication Year: 1955

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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