LAWRENCE, T.E. | Crusader Castles, New York, 1937, 1/56 to secure copyright

From the Library of Alan Milne

LAWRENCE, T.E.

CRUSADER CASTLES. THE LETTERS. GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY, DORAN, 1937

8vo, first American edition, preface by Mrs. Lawrence, ONE OF 56 COPIES PRINTED TO SECURE AMERICAN COPYRIGHT, facsimile illustrations in the text, original printed wrappers, quarter black morocco box

This American edition reprinted the text of volume II of the English edition of Crusader Castles to secure American copyright. Of the 56 copies printed, only 50 were for sale.

LITERATURE:

O'Brien A191

PROVENANCE:

Colonel P.L. Bradfer-Lawrence (1917-2005), member of the Roxburghe Club, sold at Sotheby's, 13 July 2006, lot 263 (part)

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