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THE WANDERER'S NECKLACE1914, British First Edition, published by Cassell, London; 3rd impression, in nice condition, considering how other copies are found, if you can even find one available for sale. This copy ONLY comes with a xerox copy of an 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 an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible copy of Wilbur Smith's first novel WHEN THE LION FEEDS
SIGNED "Wilbur A. Smith"
First printing of the first British edition (reprinted before publication)
Wilbur only signed a small number of copies where he included his middle initial (A. is for Addison). Wilbur explained why he ceased including the "A":
"I thought it [the inclusion of the A in his signature] looked pretentious and it certainly took up much time when I was signing."
Very scarce and desirable; imported from South Africa (originally sold in Pretoria)
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.

WHEN THE WORLD SHOOK1919, American First Edition, published by Longmans, New York.The book is in quite nice condition, all things considered.This copy ONLY comes with a professionally-created facsimile 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 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.

The first British edition 1839
Contents complete with all plates present and fold-out map at rear. The ORIGINAL publisher's binding is still in very good condition with only age-related wear and staining to bottom corners of cloth, and pastedowns and 2 or 3 leaves in front and at end. We have never seen a nicer copy of this edition. Foxing is NOT plaguing this copy.
For its age the book is in very good condition.
From the editor's note to the Struik Africana Collectanea reprint:
'This is not only a book about 'Wild Sports' but is a very interesting report of such important historical events as: The Great Trek; the massacre of Piet Retief and his party by Dingaan; the fall of Piet Uys in an abortive invasion of the Zulu territories; the death of Maritz; the annihilation of the Natal Settlers; etc.
'The author and his party travelled by wagon and oxen to Grahamstown, Somerset, Graaff Reinet, New Lattakoo, through Griqualand and Bechuanaland, to Boksfontein, Cambellsdorp and Kuruman through the domains… Read More