![LAWRENCE, Thomas Edward (1888-1935). Autograph letter signed (‘T.E.S.’) to [Robin] Buxton, Clouds Hill, 28 July 1923, drafted on rectos, 2 pages, 8vo, bifolium (punch holes affecting the text in one place).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2014/CSK/2014_CSK_05388_0018_000(lawrence_thomas_edward_autograph_letter_signed_to_robin_buxton_clouds021745).jpg?w=1)
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LAWRENCE, Thomas Edward (1888-1935). Autograph letter signed (‘T.E.S.’) to [Robin] Buxton, Clouds Hill, 28 July 1923, drafted on rectos, 2 pages, 8vo, bifolium (punch holes affecting the text in one place).
Lawrence discusses the intricacies of funding the 1926 subscribers’ edition of Seven Pillars. ‘Am glad of your view upon the installment system ... Let’s get the work well in hand. Actually owing to my previous effort one plate is ready to print’. He continues: ‘The overdraft is hideous-large. I’ll do my best at it now. You are exceedingly good to let me have so much on no security’, then confirms that he has entered new names into the subscribers’ ledger. He assures Buxton that he ‘will see that the margin is not exceeded. I can cut out some pictures, or enlarge the edition, without detriment to my reputation because to all subscribers I will have specifically threatened to do the second and have not promised a single picture of the first’.
As a major in the British Army, Robin Buxton had commanded two companies of the Imperial Camel Corps, and took part in special missions alongside Lawrence during the Arab Revolt. After leaving the army to work for Martin’s Bank, he became Lawrence’s financial adviser, helping him through the process of publishing Seven Pillars.
Lawrence discusses the intricacies of funding the 1926 subscribers’ edition of Seven Pillars. ‘Am glad of your view upon the installment system ... Let’s get the work well in hand. Actually owing to my previous effort one plate is ready to print’. He continues: ‘The overdraft is hideous-large. I’ll do my best at it now. You are exceedingly good to let me have so much on no security’, then confirms that he has entered new names into the subscribers’ ledger. He assures Buxton that he ‘will see that the margin is not exceeded. I can cut out some pictures, or enlarge the edition, without detriment to my reputation because to all subscribers I will have specifically threatened to do the second and have not promised a single picture of the first’.
As a major in the British Army, Robin Buxton had commanded two companies of the Imperial Camel Corps, and took part in special missions alongside Lawrence during the Arab Revolt. After leaving the army to work for Martin’s Bank, he became Lawrence’s financial adviser, helping him through the process of publishing Seven Pillars.