Wilbur Smith
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If you are looking for a specific title or edition please reach out to us. Not all of our stock is listed below. And, if we do not have it, we can likely find it for you.
Wilbur has passed away. SIGNED copies are increasingly rare.
Wilbur has passed away. SIGNED copies are increasingly rare.
$2,595
$2,595
SIGNED "Wilbur A. Smith"
SIGNED "Wilbur A. Smith"
1964 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition (reprinted before publication)Â
1964 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition (reprinted before publication)Â
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."
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)
Very scarce and desirable. Imported from South Africa (originally sold in Pretoria)
$1,395
$1,395
SIGNED "To Kathleen, With all best wishes, Wilbur"
SIGNED "To Kathleen, With all best wishes, Wilbur"
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, very scarce and desirable.
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, very scarce and desirable.
This copy was signed in 1964, which makes it even more uncommon.
This copy was signed in 1964, which makes it even more uncommon.
1964 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
1964 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
 $200   Now only $125
 $200   Now only $125
SIGNEDÂ First printing of the first Afrikaans editionÂ
SIGNEDÂ First printing of the first Afrikaans editionÂ
Wilbur lived in South Africa and spoke fluent Afrikaans. This is a special translation and very uncommon. A nice addition to any collection.
Wilbur lived in South Africa and spoke fluent Afrikaans. This is a special translation and very uncommon. A nice addition to any collection.
$25
$25
The illustrated serialization from STAGÂ 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.
The illustrated serialization from STAGÂ 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.
 $975Â
 $975Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Note: this fragile dust jacket is notoriously difficult to find in decent condition
Note: this fragile dust jacket is notoriously difficult to find in decent condition
 $375Â
 $375Â
SIGNED seventh printing of the first William Heinemann British edition with dust jacket without fading to spine, which is very uncommon for this dust jacket
SIGNED seventh printing of the first William Heinemann British edition with dust jacket without fading to spine, which is very uncommon for this dust jacket
The RED title on the dust jacket spine is very very rare!
The RED title on the dust jacket spine is very very rare!
This copy was signed in 2001 at Indigo Books in Canada
 $975  Â
 $975  Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition with beautiful dust jacket
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition with beautiful dust jacket
 $695 Â
 $695 Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
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.Â
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.Â
 $450 Â
 $450 Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
$50
$50
The serialization of THE DIAMOND HUNTERS from STAR WEEKLY The Canadian Magazine, April & May 1972. This is one of only 2 serializations of which I am aware. This serialization is extremely rare. Click here to view all photos in their original sizeÂ
The serialization of THE DIAMOND HUNTERS from STAR WEEKLY The Canadian Magazine, April & May 1972. This is one of only 2 serializations of which I am aware. This serialization is extremely rare. Click here to view all photos in their original sizeÂ
 $499  Â
 $499  Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Rare UNFADED dust jacket spine
Rare UNFADED dust jacket spine
The book and its dust jacket are as nice as they come
The book and its dust jacket are as nice as they come
 $399 Â
 $399 Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Nice bold signature circa 1980s/1990s
Nice bold signature circa 1980s/1990s
Dust jacket spine is not faded but has some stains that are not very conspicuous on the rear panel, and the dust jacket is protected by a Brodart sleeve
Dust jacket spine is not faded but has some stains that are not very conspicuous on the rear panel, and the dust jacket is protected by a Brodart sleeve
 $450  Â
 $450  Â
SIGNED & INSCRIBED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED & INSCRIBED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Rare UNFADED dust jacket spineÂ
Rare UNFADED dust jacket spineÂ
More of Wilbur's handwriting is better for collectibility.
More of Wilbur's handwriting is better for collectibility.
 $325  Â
 $325  Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
The dust jacket spine is not badly faded, with the title still in a bright pink
The dust jacket spine is not badly faded, with the title still in a bright pink
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
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.
 $495  Â
 $495  Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Rare UNFADED dust jacket spine
Rare UNFADED dust jacket spine
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
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.
 $325 Â
 $325 Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
Imported from South Africa. Soiling and wear to book and DJ, but a bold signature from 1993, signed at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books at the launch of RIVER GOD.
 $375  Â
 $375  Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British editionÂ
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British editionÂ
Notice how beautiful the dust jacket is -- without any fading whatsoever to the spine, the colors on the spine still matching those on the front panel.Â
Notice how beautiful the dust jacket is -- without any fading whatsoever to the spine, the colors on the spine still matching those on the front panel.Â
It is very rare for this dust jacket to have bright and unfaded spine coloring.
It is very rare for this dust jacket to have bright and unfaded spine coloring.
 $325  Â
 $325  Â
SIGNED & INSCRIBED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
SIGNED & INSCRIBED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
More Wilbur handwriting is better for collectibility.
 $325   Now only $250
 $325   Now only $250
DOUBLE-SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
DOUBLE-SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED PAGES LAID-IN
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.
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.
 $695  Â
 $695  Â
SIGNED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
SIGNED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
Exceedingly rare and collectible signed copy of this novel.
Exceedingly rare and collectible signed copy of this novel.
The dust jacket spine coloring is beautiful and unfaded, matching the bright colors on the front panel.
The dust jacket spine coloring is beautiful and unfaded, matching the bright colors on the front panel.
This copy was signed in 2001 at Indigo Books in Canada
 $595  Â
 $595  Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Exceedingly rare and collectible signed copy of this novel
Exceedingly rare and collectible signed copy of this novel
 $495   Now only $375
 $495   Now only $375
SIGNED, INSCRIBED & DATED IN 1980 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED, INSCRIBED & DATED IN 1980 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Exceedingly rare and collectible, this is a one-of-a-kind signed copy of this novel, the ONLY copy where Wilbur included a date when he signed.
Exceedingly rare and collectible, this is a one-of-a-kind signed copy of this novel, the ONLY copy where Wilbur included a date when he signed.
And, what's more, the date is 1980, the year of publication.
And, what's more, the date is 1980, the year of publication.
I have been collecting Wilbur for 25+ years now and have never seen another dated copy, not even the copy he gave to his own Mom, which I also own.
I have been collecting Wilbur for 25+ years now and have never seen another dated copy, not even the copy he gave to his own Mom, which I also own.
June is likely the month of first publication.
June is likely the month of first publication.
Former owner ink stamp to top of title-page has been marked-out
$750
$750
SIGNED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
SIGNED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
Exceedingly rare and collectible signed copy of this novel.
Exceedingly rare and collectible signed copy of this novel.
The dust jacket spine coloring is beautiful and unfaded, matching the bright colors on the front panel.
The dust jacket spine coloring is beautiful and unfaded, matching the bright colors on the front panel.
$450
$450
SIGNED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
SIGNED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
Exceedingly rare and collectible signed copy of this novel.
Exceedingly rare and collectible signed copy of this novel.
The dust jacket spine coloring is beautiful and unfaded, matching the bright colors on the front panel.
The dust jacket spine coloring is beautiful and unfaded, matching the bright colors on the front panel.
 $450   Now only $395
 $450   Now only $395
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
Imported from South Africa. Book is very clean, but DJ has wear;
Signature from 1993, signed at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books at the launch of RIVER GOD.
 $350  Â
 $350  Â
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Wilbur presented this as a gift to a very close friend of his, David Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
Wilbur presented this as a gift to a very close friend of his, David Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from David's grandson:
The following is from David's 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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except the copy below)!
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except the copy below)!
This book (canted) and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
 $330  Â
 $330  Â
SIGNED & DATED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED & DATED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
ONE-OF-A-KIND
ONE-OF-A-KIND
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except for the above copy)!
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except for the above copy)!
 $250  Â
 $250  Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
 $549
 $549
SIGNED & DATED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED & DATED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
NO OTHER SIGNED & DATED COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE !!!
NO OTHER SIGNED & DATED COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE !!!
 $599  Â
 $599  Â
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Wilbur presented this as a gift to a very close friend of his, David Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
Wilbur presented this as a gift to a very close friend of his, David Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from David's grandson:
The following is from David's 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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature!
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature!
This book and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
 $549  Â
 $549  Â
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Wilbur presented this as a gift to very close friends of his, David and Nel Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
Wilbur presented this as a gift to very close friends of his, David and Nel Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from their grandson:
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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature!
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature!
This book and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
 $399  Â
 $399  Â
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
 $549  Â
 $549  Â
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Wilbur presented this as a gift to very close friends of his, David and Nel Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
Wilbur presented this as a gift to very close friends of his, David and Nel Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from their grandson:
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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except the copy below)!
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except the copy below)!
This book and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
 $275  Â
 $275  Â
SIGNED First printing of the first British edition
SIGNED First printing of the first British edition
ONE-OF-A-KIND
ONE-OF-A-KIND
SIGNED & DATED in year of publication. You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except the copy above)!
SIGNED & DATED in year of publication. You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except the copy above)!
Front paste-down has abrasions, marring, writing.
** SOLD ** March 2024
** SOLD ** March 2024
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
Imported from South Africa and the rare South African variant, being printed in SA. Soiling and wear to book and DJ, but a bold signature from 1993, signed at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books at the launch of RIVER GOD.
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
** SOLD ** March 2024
** SOLD ** March 2024
SIGNED First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
SIGNED First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
ONE-OF-A-KIND
ONE-OF-A-KIND
SIGNED & INSCRIBED & DATED by both Wilbur and his wife, Danielle, to whom the novel was dedicated in year of publication.Â
SIGNED & INSCRIBED & DATED by both Wilbur and his wife, Danielle, to whom the novel was dedicated in year of publication.Â
 $499  Â
 $499  Â
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the Macmillan first British edition
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.Â
Wilbur presented this as a gift to very close friends of his, David and Nel Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from their grandson:
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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature!
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature!
This book and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
$995
$995
First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
SIGNED for Wilbur's Mom
SIGNED for Wilbur's Mom
** SOLD ** March 2024
** SOLD ** March 2024
SIGNED first printing of the Macmillan first British edition
SIGNED first printing of the Macmillan first British edition
Imported from South Africa. Soiling and wear to book and DJ, but a bold signature from 1993, signed at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books at the launch of RIVER GOD.
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
 $330  Â
 $330  Â
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the Macmillan first British edition
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.Â
Wilbur presented this as a gift to very close friends of his, David and Nel Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from their grandson:
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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except the copy below)!
You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature (except the copy below)!
This book (canted, well-loved) and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
** SOLD ** March 2024
** SOLD ** March 2024
SIGNED First printings of the Macmillan first British editions
SIGNED First printings of the Macmillan first British editions
RIVER GOD and its sequel WARLOCK
RIVER GOD and its sequel WARLOCK
RIVER GOD has been SIGNED & INSCRIBED & DATED in year of publication. The book is seemingly unread. The dust jacket shows light wear and handling.
RIVER GOD has been SIGNED & INSCRIBED & DATED in year of publication. The book is seemingly unread. The dust jacket shows light wear and handling.
WARLOCK has been signed and is in as-new condition, unread and perfect.
WARLOCK has been signed and is in as-new condition, unread and perfect.
 $100  Â
 $100  Â
SIGNED First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
SIGNED First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
 $330  Â
 $330  Â
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the Macmillan first British edition
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.Â
Wilbur presented this as a gift to very close friends of his, David and Nel Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from their grandson:
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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
This book (canted) and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
** SOLD ** March 2024
** SOLD ** March 2024
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the second printing of the Macmillan first British edition
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the second printing of the Macmillan first British edition
Wilbur presented this as a gift to a very close friend of his, David Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
Wilbur presented this as a gift to a very close friend of his, David Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from David's grandson:
The following is from David's 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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
This book and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
** SOLD ** March 2024
** SOLD ** March 2024
SIGNED First printing of the first British edition
SIGNED First printing of the first British edition
Limited Edition in Slipcase, As-New condition
Limited Edition in Slipcase, As-New condition
#1489 of 1500 copies
** SOLD ** March 2024
** SOLD ** March 2024
SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the Macmillan first edition
SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the Macmillan first edition
Danielle Thomas (Wilbur's wife) presented this as a gift to very close friends of hers, David and Nellie Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
Danielle Thomas (Wilbur's wife) presented this as a gift to very close friends of hers, David and Nellie Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.Â
The following is from their grandson:
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."
"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
ONE-OF-A-KIND
This book (canted) and dust jacket show signs of wear, use, toning, and having lived in humid Cape Town.
 $595   Now only $495
 $595   Now only $495
SIGNED first printing of the first Doubleday American edition
SIGNED first printing of the first Doubleday American edition
Exceedingly rare and collectible, this is a one-of-a-kind signed copy of this novel.
Exceedingly rare and collectible, this is a one-of-a-kind signed copy of this novel.
NO OTHER COPY AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSEÂ
NO OTHER COPY AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSEÂ
 *** SOLD *** SOLD ***  Â
 *** SOLD *** SOLD ***  Â
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
 $30   Now only $25
 $30   Now only $25
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
 $50   Now only $40
 $50   Now only $40
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
 $35   Now only $25
 $35   Now only $25
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
 $299   Now only $250
 $299   Now only $250
SIGNED first printing of the first Doubleday American edition
SIGNED first printing of the first Doubleday American edition
Exceedingly rare and collectible, this is a one-of-a-kind signed copy of this novel.
Exceedingly rare and collectible, this is a one-of-a-kind signed copy of this novel.
NO OTHER COPY AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSEÂ
NO OTHER COPY AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSEÂ
 $350   Now only $275
 $350   Now only $275
SIGNED first printing of the first American edition
SIGNED first printing of the first American edition
Exceedingly rare and collectible.
Exceedingly rare and collectible.
 $75   Now only $60
 $75   Now only $60
SIGNED First printing of the first American edition Advance Reading Copy
SIGNED First printing of the first American edition Advance Reading Copy
** RECENTLY SOLD ** Sept 2023
** RECENTLY SOLD ** Sept 2023
SIGNED "Wilbur A. Smith"
SIGNED "Wilbur A. Smith"
1964 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition (reprinted before publication)Â
1964 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition (reprinted before publication)Â
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."
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.
Very scarce and desirable.
*** SOLD *** First printing of the first British edition with SIGNED bookplate
*** SOLD *** First printing of the first British edition with SIGNED bookplate
*** SOLD *** First British edition with SIGNED bookplate
*** SOLD *** First British edition with SIGNED bookplate
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First printing of the first William Heinemann British edition with SIGNED bookplate
First printing of the first William Heinemann British edition with SIGNED bookplate
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First printing of the first Simon & Schuster American edition
First printing of the first Simon & Schuster American edition
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First printing of the first American edition
First printing of the first American edition
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SIGNED first printing of the first Doubleday American edition
SIGNED first printing of the first Doubleday American edition
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First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
First printing of the first Doubleday American edition
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SIGNED First printing of the first American edition
SIGNED First printing of the first American edition