Two Superiors | The Motor-cycling Friendship of George Brough and T. E. Lawrence (Signed)

Knowles, Richard [Thomas Edward Lawrence CB DSO (16 August 1888 - 19 May 1935) was a British archaeologist, army officer, diplomat, and writer who became renowned for his role in the Arab Revolt (1916-1918) and the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (1915-1918) against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War].

Published by Published by Simon Lawrence at his Fleece Press, 95 Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield First Edition . 2005., 2005

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First edition hard back binding in publisher's original finely grained pistachio cloth covered boards, printed label to the spine, printed on Monadnock Dulcet paper. Square quarto. 9½'' x 9¼''. Contains frontispiece, blue and black printed title, 136 + i pp with 29 monochrome illustrations, advertisements and archive photographs throughout. T. E. Lawrence is known for his passion for motorcycling. This volume tells the story of the relationship with both his motorcycles, motorcycling and with the eponymous maker George Brough. It traces his early motorcycle experience and details the seven Brough Superiors that he owned and the eighth on order at the time of his death. Contains quotes from both T. E.'s and Brough's letters and the text of the chapter from The Mint, on Speed. Fine condition book in Fine condition acetate dust wrapper. Original invoice from The Fleece Press dated 3rd May 2005 loosely inserted. Housed in Fine condition marble paper covered open-fronted slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A. BIO (Résumé, Memoir). Seller Inventory # 112404

Bibliographic Details

Title: Two Superiors | The Motor-cycling Friendship...

Publisher: Published by Simon Lawrence at his Fleece Press, 95 Denby Lane, Upper Denby, Huddersfield First Edition . 2005.

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition