Search Results: Titles starting with E from Springbok Books

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 ! ! !

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 ! ! !

Stated first edition.

2 Volumes, rebacked preserving much of the original cloth
Originally published in 1849, this set is the 1850 edition, This set is not plagued by foxing.
In 1846 Napier was sent to the Cape with other special service field officers to organize the native levies, and commanded bodies of irregulars during the Kaffir war of 1846-1847.
An account of the Cape Colony from the earliest period of settlement down to the Kaffir War of 1876-7. The work is a critique of the British Government in the Cape and the original draft was, according to the author, rejected by several publishers on the grounds that it was too outspoken on the failures of its subject.
A history of the Cape of Good Hope Colony, its inhabitants, religion beliefs, and how to deal with the Convict systems in Southern Africa. The author also proves who started the Kaffir war.

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 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.