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Wilbur has passed away. SIGNED copies are increasingly rare.
Wilbur has passed away. SIGNED copies are increasingly rare.
$2,395 - WHEN THE LION FEEDS
$2,395 - WHEN THE LION FEEDS
SIGNED "Wilbur A. Smith"
SIGNED "Wilbur A. Smith"
1964 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition (reprinted before publication)
1964 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition (reprinted before publication)
Wilbur only signed a small number of copies where he included his middle initial (A. is for Addison).
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 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)
$200 $150 - WHEN THE LION FEEDS (IETS MOET STERF)
$200 $150 - WHEN THE LION FEEDS (IETS MOET STERF)
SIGNED First printing of the first Afrikaans edition
SIGNED First printing of the first Afrikaans edition
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.
$295 - THE DARK OF THE SUN
$295 - THE DARK OF THE SUN
SIGNED
SIGNED
signed slip laid-in at title-page
signed slip laid-in at title-page
1965 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
1965 first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
touch-up (not by me) on black areas of DJ
touch-up (not by me) on black areas of DJ
$25
$25
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.
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.
$195 only $165 - THE SOUND OF THUNDER - SIGNED
$195 only $165 - THE SOUND OF THUNDER - SIGNED
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
This copy was signed in 2001 at Indigo Books in Canada
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** SHOUT AT THE DEVIL - SIGNED
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** SHOUT AT THE DEVIL - SIGNED
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
$550 only $450 - GOLD MINE - SIGNED
$550 only $450 - GOLD MINE - SIGNED
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.
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.
$395 only $295 - GOLD MINE - SIGNED
$395 only $295 - GOLD MINE - SIGNED
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 size
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 size
$649 - THE SUNBIRD - SIGNED
$649 - THE SUNBIRD - SIGNED
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, and the dust jacket is not price-clipped, but is protected by a Brodart sleeve
Dust jacket spine is not faded, and the dust jacket is not price-clipped, but is protected by a Brodart sleeve
$29 - THE SUNBIRD
$29 - THE SUNBIRD
first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
Dust jacket spine is not faded, the dust jacket rear has some stains barely noticeable on the front, and it is protected by a Brodart sleeve
Dust jacket spine is not faded, the dust jacket rear has some stains barely noticeable on the front, and it is protected by a Brodart sleeve
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** EAGLE IN THE SKY - SIGNED
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** EAGLE IN THE SKY - SIGNED
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 spine
Rare UNFADED dust jacket spine
More of Wilbur's handwriting is better for collectibility.
More of Wilbur's handwriting is better for collectibility.
$325 Now only $295 - EAGLE IN THE SKY
$325 Now only $295 - EAGLE IN THE SKY
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.
$475 - EYE OF THE TIGER - SIGNED
$475 - EYE OF THE TIGER - SIGNED
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
Imported from Canada. Book and DJ are in used condition, but a bold signature from 2001, signed at Indigo Books at the launch of WARLOCK.
$375 Now only $295 - A SPARROW FALLS - SIGNED
$375 Now only $295 - A SPARROW FALLS - SIGNED
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
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.
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.
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.
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** A SPARROW FALLS - SIGNED
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** A SPARROW FALLS - SIGNED
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.
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** MEN OF MEN - SIGNED
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** MEN OF MEN - SIGNED
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 $325 - THE ANGELS WEEP - SIGNED
$450 Now only $325 - THE ANGELS WEEP - SIGNED
SIGNED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
SIGNED first printing of the William Heinemann British first edition
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.
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
BOLD SIGNATURE in blue ink
Imported from South Africa. Signature from 1993, signed at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books at the launch of RIVER GOD.
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** - THE ANGELS WEEP - SIGNED
*** SOLD *** SOLD **** - THE ANGELS WEEP - SIGNED
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
$250 Now only $140 - THE LEOPARD HUNTS IN DARKNESS
$250 Now only $140 - THE LEOPARD HUNTS IN DARKNESS
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)!
$149 $65 - THE LEOPARD HUNTS IN DARKNESS - SIGNED
$149 $65 - THE LEOPARD HUNTS IN DARKNESS - SIGNED
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
$549 Now only $495 - THE BURNING SHORE
$549 Now only $495 - THE BURNING SHORE
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 !!!
$399 Now only $299 - POWER OF THE SWORD
$399 Now only $299 - POWER OF THE SWORD
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.
Wilbur presented this as a gift to a very close friend of his, David Davies, in Cape Town, South Africa.
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.
$499 Now only $399 - RAGE
$499 Now only $399 - RAGE
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.
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:
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.
$299 Now only $165 - RAGE - SIGNED
$299 Now only $165 - RAGE - SIGNED
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
$499 Now only $399 - A TIME TO DIE
$499 Now only $399 - A TIME TO DIE
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.
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:
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 Now only $225 - A TIME TO DIE
$275 Now only $225 - A TIME TO DIE
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.
$1,995 - ELEPHANT SONG - SIGNED FOR HIS MOM
$1,995 - ELEPHANT SONG - SIGNED FOR HIS MOM
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
$100 - BIRDS OF PREY - SIGNED
$100 - BIRDS OF PREY - SIGNED
SIGNED First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
SIGNED First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
$175 Now only $95 - MONSOON
$175 Now only $95 - MONSOON
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.
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:
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.
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