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From the Prospectus for "Secret Despatches": "Early in June 1916, when employed by the Arab Bureau, T.E. Lawrence suggested starting confidential summaries of information and reports to supplement the Intelligence Bulletin issued by G.C.H.Q. at Ismailia. The first six summaries were typewritten and reproduced by duplicator; the subsequent issues were printed, and appeared irregularly twice a month, from June, 1916, to December, 1918, under the title of The Arab Bulletin. The information they contained was considered so confidential that only twenty-six copies were sent out, to high officials and officers. The Arab Bulletin was first edited by Lawrence on behalf of the Director of the Arab Bureau. When Lawrence went to Arabia to organize the Arab Revolt he sent in periodical despatches, and reports of his journeys, which were published in The Arab Bulletin. By special permission of the Foreign Office, and by arrangement with Mr A.W. Lawrence, these extremely important documents are now printed in book form for the first time. Although they were composed on the scene of action they are written in Lawrence's vivid and lively style, and give a composite picture of the activities during the Arab War. They have thus a peculiar historical value and are also of great literary interest, since Lawrence undoubtedly drew upon them for reference when he came to write The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom." Number 51 of 1,000 copies, bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in quarter niger over white cloth. Top edges gilt. Measures 10 x 7.5 inches. Printed by Christopher Sandford and Owen Rutter in 14 point Perpetua type on Arnold's mould-made paper with a hitherto unpublished photograph of Lawrence in Arab dress presented as the frontispiece. Near fine with sporadic light spotting to page edges. A lovely book The Prospectus is laid in. Seller Inventory # 004061
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