Crusader Castles, Vol. 1: The Thesis, Vol. 2: The Letters

Thomas E. Lawrence

Edité par London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1936

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2 volume set. Limited edition of 1000 copies. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe. 3/4 red morocco over beige cloth, raised bands, top edge gilt. Good binding. A small pen worm hole. Lacks the 2 folding maps. Minor spotting to end pages. This is the first printing of Lawrence's undergraduate history thesis of 1910. In this work, Lawrence argues that the Crusaders, after seeing the fortifications built in the Middle East, went back to Europe to build their own battlements along the same lines. Numerous castle plans and photos. The second volume includes an introduction by Lawrence's mother and reprints his letters to her. Includes additional ephemera, including early photographs of castles/country scenes. Chanticleer 112. O'Brien A188. N° de réf. du vendeur 2106230002

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Titre : Crusader Castles, Vol. 1: The Thesis, Vol. 2...

Éditeur : London: Golden Cockerel Press

Date d'édition : 1936

Reliure : Hardcover

Etat : Very Good

Edition : First Edition.