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This 2-volume First edition, published in 1838, is extremely rare.
2 volumes, engraved frontispieces in each volume, folding map, 6 engraved plates and 7 engravings in the text, original blind stamped blue straight grained cloth, titled and decorated gilt on the spines, edges uncut, original endpapers intact, bookplate on each front paste-down endpaper and a corresponding small stamp on the front free endpages, light offsetting of the frontispieces onto the title pages. The books are canted. See the images to confirm condition.
Mendelssohn (S.) South African Bibliography, 1:20-21: 'He proceeded to Namaqualand and Damaraland, which countries were very little known at the time. Leaving Cape Town in 1836, he traversed these regions in an ox wagon, and went through a large part of South West Africa arriving at Walvisch Bay almost exhausted with the difficulties of travel and want of water. He succeeded in obtaining a good collection of zoological and other specimens, many of which were at that time… Read More

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel ELEPHANT SONG
This copy was imported from South Africa, Wilbur Smith's home country.
A first impression of the British Macmillan first edition
SIGNED IN BLUE INK in 1993 at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books during the launch of RIVER GOD
The book and dust jacket show signs of age, use, and wear.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED & DATED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel THE BURNING SHORE
The dust jacket is in great condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is.
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
SIGNED & DATED first printing of the first British edition
A must for the serious collector.
NO OTHER COPY FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE AT THE TIME OF THIS LISTING
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

The illustrated serialization from STAG magazine, May 1965. This is one of only 2 serializations of Wilbur Smith novels, of which I am aware, and the only one that is illustrated within the story.TERROR TRAIN FROM KATANGA appears in a May 1965 magazine, and has ILLUSTRATIONS not found in any other publication!

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel A FALCON FLIES
The dust jacket is in great condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is.
ONLY SLIGHT FADING TO SPINE!
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
SIGNED first printing of the first British edition
A must for the serious collector.
NO OTHER COPY FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE AT THE TIME OF THIS LISTING
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel THE ANGELS WEEP
This copy was imported from South Africa, Wilbur Smith's home country
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
SIGNED IN BLUE INK in 1993 at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books during the launch of RIVER GOD
A must for the serious collector.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel EAGLE IN THE SKYSIGNED and inscribed to its title-page, likely in 1974, going by the style of Wilbur's handwriting. Having passed away, Wilbur no longer signs books, so now it is imperative to get as much of his handwriting within a collectible first edition.NOTICE: this copy's dust jacket has pink title on its spine as bright and unfaded as that found on the front panel. THIS IS VERY RARE, which makes this copy so desirable.First edition, first printing from 1974. This novel was popular and enjoyed numerous re-printings/subsequent impressions. First printing are not very common. A must for the serious collector, despite the few flaws it has (see photos). The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold. DO NOT BUY FROM SELLERS WHO USE STOCK PHOTOS ! ! !

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel GOLD MINE
The dust jacket is in great condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is.
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
ORIGINAL DEDICATION PAGE LAID-IN
As usual, this copy has had its dedication/foreword page excised by Heinemann prior to GOLD MINE being offered for sale to the public. However, I excised an original dedication/foreword page from another copy of GOLD MINE that was not in collectible condition, and this ORIGINAL (not a facsimile) page is now included with this SIGNED first edition copy of GOLD MINE.
A must for the serious collector.
NO OTHER COPY WITH DEDICATION PAGE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE AT THE TIME OF LISTING
Due to value, shipping and insurance to overseas buyers will be 2-3 times higher than the Biblio-quoted shipping cost.The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

See photos to confirm SUPERIOR condition. Book unread, dust jacket about as nice as possible for age.SEE THE LAST PHOTO TO SEE THAT I AM SELLING SIGNED and handsome first editions of Wilbur's earliest and rarest novels. Checkout my other Wilbur Smith books.

See photos to confirm SUPERIOR condition. Book unread, dust jacket about as nice as possible for age. This particular title is an anomaly for Doubleday. Not stated to be a first edition, but in over 20 years of dealing/collecting Wilbur Smith first editions, I have never seen a copy that is a stated first edition. My own personal copies are the same as this one.SEE THE LAST PHOTO TO SEE THAT I AM SELLING SIGNED and handsome first editions of Wilbur's earliest and rarest novels.

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel RIVER GOD
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the Macmillan first British edition Wilbur presented this as a gift to very close friends of his, David and Nel Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.
The following is from their grandson:
"David and Nel (Nellie) were my grandparents who were good friends with Wilbur and his wife [Danielle]. My grandfather was a plastic surgeon and my grandmother was a nurse. My grandmother looked after Danielle when she fell ill as a favor to her and Wilbur....all the books were gifts to my grandparents over the years of friendship."
ONE-OF-A-KIND - signed just "Wilbur"
This book (canted, well-loved) and its dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
I have 6 other books also presented as gifts to David and Nel.
A must for the serious collector.
NO OTHER SIGNED, INSCRIBED and DATED COPY OF RIVER GOD FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE AT THE TIME… Read More

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel
The dust jacket is in quite nice condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is in comparison.
RARE WITH NO FADING TO SPINE!
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
SIGNED first printing of the first British edition
A must for the serious collector.
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
Imported from South Africa. Book and DJ are in used condition, but a bold signature from 1993, signed at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books at the launch of RIVER GOD.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

Here is a rare and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel THE SOUND OF THUNDER
The dust jacket is in great condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is. Most of the dust jackets for the first printing are badly sun-faded, torn and chipped.
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition.
A must for the serious collector.Due to value, shipping and insurance to overseas buyers will be 2-3 times higher than the Biblio-quoted shipping cost.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel SHOUT AT THE DEVIL
The dust jacket is in great condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is.
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
A must for the serious collector.
NO OTHER NICER SIGNED COPY FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSEDue to value, shipping and insurance to overseas buyers will be 2-3 times higher than the Biblio-quoted shipping cost.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel EAGLE IN THE SKY
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
Imported from South Africa. Book and DJ are in used condition, but a bold signature from 1993, signed at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books at the launch of RIVER GOD.
First edition, first printing from 1974. This novel was popular and enjoyed numerous re-printings/subsequent impressions. First printing are not very common. A must for the serious collector, despite the few flaws it has (see photos). The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold. DO NOT BUY FROM SELLERS WHO USE STOCK PHOTOS ! ! !

1999 Signed to half-title-page; Advance Reading Copy from publisher

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible presentation copy of Wilbur Smith's first novel WHEN THE LION FEEDS
SIGNED "To Kathleen, with all best wishes, Wilbur"
First printing of the first British edition
Wilbur only signed copies simply as "Wilbur" when presenting a book to a close friend or family member. The absence of his surname/last name makes this copy rare a very scarce and desirable.
This copy was signed in 1964, which makes it even more uncommon.
Very scarce and desirable.
The dust jacket is in great condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.Due to value, shipping and insurance to overseas buyers will be 2-3 times higher than the Biblio-quoted shipping cost.

Here is a rare and collectible copy of Wilbur Smith's novel SPARROW FALLS
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
DOUBLE-SIGNED first printing of the first British edition
SIGNED PAGES LAID-IN
Both Wilbur and Danielle Thomas (his second wife) signed a first edition of SPARROW FALLS that was in horrible condition. I excised the pages that they signed, and laid them into this copy.
A must for the serious collector.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

Here is a rare and collectible copy of Wilbur Smith's novel SPARROW FALLS
The dust jacket spine is bright and not sun-faded, whic his uncommon for this edition.
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
SIGNED first printing of the first British edition
Wilbur is no longer with us, so no longer signs books. This means that the more of his handwriting the better for collectibility.
A must for the serious collector.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

NO OTHER SIGNED COPY FOR SALE ANYWHERE Signed to title-page; VERY SCARCE thus; stated "first printing"SEE THE LAST PHOTO TO SEE THAT I AM SELLING SIGNED and handsome first editions of Wilbur's earliest and rarest novels. Checkout my other listings.