Search Results: Titles starting with S from Springbok Books

I tried to include examples using different lighting to try to capture the blue color and the gold gilt color. First printing of H. Rider Haggard's SHE, published in 1887 by Longmans in London.
This copy is quite beautiful. It has nice color and the cloth is not very worn at all. I think this copy spent most, if not all, of its life in the USA, for it is nearly completely free of foxing. The inner hinges are weakened/cracked, the book slightly canted, and the half-title-page is a bit discolored, likely from when a former owner once had a piece of paper laid-in.
With all of the typos that are called-for (one typo, "Godness me," is shown in one of the photos). The London first edition was published by Longmans, Green, and Company on January 1, 1887. The Longmans first edition purportedly comprised only 10,000 copies. Octavo, blue cloth, beveled edges, title in gilt on front and across spine, two colored plates present. Additional Errata: line 22 page 59 genelemen; line 26 page 126 (had should be… Read More

Here is a very rare and collectible set of SIGNED first editions of Bryce Courtenay's novels THE POWER OF ONE and its sequel TANDIA.These were signed in 1989 and 1991, before Bryce embellished his signature into the flowery style he is famous for. Since these signatures are so early, and Bryce is no longer with us, these specimens are very rare and a must for the serious collector.NO OTHER SIGNED COPY OF POWER OF ONE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE AT THE TIME OF LISTINGThe 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 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 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.

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED & DATED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel A TIME TO DIE
SIGNED & DATED in year of publication. You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature!
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
The book and dust jacket show signs of age, use, and wear. Front paste-down has abrasions, marring, writing.
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 CRY WOLF
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 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.

First edition, first printing
Very rare SIGNED first edition
A novel of adventure set in 1872 in the diamond mines and the remote back country of South Africa. Dust jacket art by H. Lawrence Hoffman
You also get the paperback version in this lot.
I took numerous photos of this book so you can see exactly what you are buying.

Beautiful Facsimile reprint of the First Edition, which was originally published in London by John Murray in 1875.
Bound in leather by hand, with sewn page-gatherings for durability. Facsimile of original front board decoration tipped-in at front, and a color facsimile map has also been tipped in. This is a nice facsimile reprint.
THIS IS A VERY RARE BOOK
Sport and War is a rare 19th-century memoir recounting hunting experiences in Africa. Bisset was a general in the British Army who served the army while in South Africa while living there, went on many hunting excursions for big game. His adventures were thoroughly described in this memoir including his encounters with lions, witch-doctors, and elephants, as well as numerous military engagements.

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.

She and Allan1921, American First Edition, published by Longmans, NY; 1st impression, in nice condition, considering how other copies are found, if you can even find one available for sale. This copy still has its nicely-restored original dust jacket. This presents very nicely on a shelf or when handled.The photos are very helpful in depicting the exact book you are going to buy and I only use actual photos. I can send you more if need be, so please email me

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.

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 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.

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.

Mendelssohn 486: 'An account of hunting and sporting experiences in Kaffraria and Natal. The author joined a party of Boer hunters who were making an excursion into the plains under the Drekensburg mountains, near the sources of the Mooi river. He remarks on the wonderful eyesight possessed by these people and their contempt for the English as sportsmen. . . There is a good account of the natives with many notes of the fauna of the country.' The photos are very helpful in depicting the exact book you are going to buy and I only use actual photos. I can send you more if need be, so please email meIllustrated by a Harrison Weir. Book has been rebound in a handsome half-leather binding. See photos. This is a rare first edition in quite nice condition. A few of the plates have been repaired, but are present and very nice to behold. Marbled page edges and endsheets. Former owner bookplate atop another former owner s bookplate. Inquire for additional photos.

Sporting Scenes Amongst the Kaffirs of South Africaby A.W. Drayson (Alfred Wilks)First edition, first printing, but instead of with 8 chromolithographed color plates & 1 black and white plate by Harrison Weir after drawings by the author, this copy has the black and white illustrations on plates from the second issue and second edition by Dalziel after Joseph Wolf.In summary, this is a first edition, with first edition title-page, but with second edition illustrations instead of first edition illustrations. Hence, this is a mixed-state issue, and is as-issued by the publisher. This copy in restored original cloth with new endsheets. Some signs of age and use, but overall very handsome when handled and shelved. One plate restored."An account of hunting and sporting experiences in Kaffraria and Natal. The author joined a party of Boer hunters who were making an excursion into the plains under the Drakensburg mountains, near the sources of the Mooi river. He remarks on the wonderful eyesight possessed by… Read More

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel THE SUNBIRD
A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition
SIGNED in the 1980s or 1990s, with a nice clear signature in black ink.
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 SUNBIRD
The dust jacket is in nice 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.
The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

This is a one-of-a-kind signed and inscribed first edition. No other copy listed for sale at the time of my listing this copy for sale. VERY RARE.Bryce Courtenay passed away in 2012, so signed first editions are becoming more scarce.