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Wilbur has passed away. SIGNED copies are increasingly rare.
Wilbur has passed away. SIGNED copies are increasingly rare.
$2395
$2395
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)
$550 Now only $400
$550 Now only $400
SIGNED
SIGNED
signed slip laid-in at title-page
signed slip laid-in at title-page
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
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
$295
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 Now only $145
$195 Now only $145
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
$750 Now only $625
$750 Now only $625
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 Now only $425
$550 Now only $425
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.
$400 Now only $325
$400 Now only $325
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
*** SOLD *** SOLD ***
*** SOLD *** SOLD ***
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
$375 Now only $299
$375 Now only $299
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 Now only $350
$450 Now only $350
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 $225
$325 Now only $225
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 Now only $375
$475 Now only $375
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.
$375 Now only $275
$375 Now only $275
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.
$325 Now only $225
$325 Now only $225
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.
$250 Now only $150
$250 Now only $150
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.
$300 Now only $199
$300 Now only $199
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
$700 Now only $550
$700 Now only $550
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
$450 Now only $325
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.
$395 Now only $295
$395 Now only $295
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 Now only $225
$350 Now only $225
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 (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 Now only $225
$330 Now only $225
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 Now only $199
$250 Now only $199
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
$549 Now only $450
$549 Now only $450
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
$399 Now only $299
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
$499 Now only $399
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.
$399 Now only $299
$399 Now only $299
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
SIGNED first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition
$499 Now only $399
$499 Now only $399
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
$275 Now only $225
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.
$350 Now only $250
$350 Now only $250
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
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.
$1,995
$1,995
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
$100
$100
SIGNED First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
SIGNED First printing of the Macmillan first British edition
$175 Now only $125
$175 Now only $125
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.
$595 Now only $425
$595 Now only $425
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 ELSE
NO OTHER COPY AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE
$299 Now only $225
$299 Now only $225
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 ELSE
NO OTHER COPY AVAILABLE FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE
$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.
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