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Smith, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, London, 1964

459 pages (complete). Wilbur Smith's first novel. This is a true first edition with original dustjacket. The dj has a clear cellophane protective cover. The dj beneath is in fair repair with some mild wear and tear to the edges. The dj, though, is healthy of aspect, entire, secure. The green cover has some light surface marks and stains. There is light wear to the shelving edges. It is handsome, decent and tough. Inside, the front and end pages have adhesive tape residue. The frontispage has a previous owner signature (dated May '64). The pages are clear, clean, comfortable, companionable. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair

1st Edition.

Smith, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, London, 1964

459 pages (complete). TRUE FIRST EDITION. This is Wilbur Smith's first novel - and it was a huge bestseller! The dustjacket has a clear cellophane protective cover. The dj itself is intact if a little worn about the edges and seams, there is some very mild scuffing and storage marks. The price has NOT been snipped (30s net). The dj (the original jacket) is snug and sure. The cover boards are mild with some light shelf wear. The contents have some ocassional foxing throughout. However, the pages are clear, assured, genial, comfortable, comforting, relaxed and utterly companionable. fk. Book Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Fair

1st Edition.

SMITH Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

The Reprint Society, London, 1966

12mo - over 6? - 7? tall. first thus edition, pale green papered boards, faded spine with brown title panel and gilt titling, small splash spot to upper board, lower panel sunned to spine edge, name in pen to fep otherwise contents VG. closed edges lightly dusty, 421pp. Smiths first work (1964) and this is the first edition thus. Lacks DW (happy hunting!). Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: No Jacket

First Edition

Smith, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, London, 1964

8vo.. At least very good unmarked copy in a lightly edge used but again at least very good complete dw. which is intact with minimal spine fading and not price clipped. Smith's scarce first novel.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover. Jacket: Very Good

First Edition

SMITH, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, 1974

4th Printing. A vg++ copy (two small tape scars inside boards, front internal hinge cracking, name fep, in a vg++ sl. edgeworn lightly spine- faded d.w. The author's first book, in an affordable early reprint, with the same d.w. design as the first edition.

SMITH, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, 1964

Reprinted Before Publication. A near fine copy (no d.w.) in the original green boards as isued, hint of fading to spine. With the price of first printings escalating, this represents a reasonable way to acquire a hardcover in original format.

SMITH, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, 1964

The scarce first printing of the author's first book (the book was reprinted before publication). A fine copy newly rebound by master-binder Julian Vyncke in 1/4 dark slate morocco, raised bands, gilt fleurons, marbled boards. A handsome book, suitable for presentation.

First Edition

SMITH, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, 1974

A fine copy in a near fine very slightly spine-faded d.w. The author's first book, in an affordable early reprint, with the same d.w. design as the first edition.

4th Printing

SMITH, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, 1964

A fine copy in a near fine d.w., unclipped, hint wear to spine ends. The scarce first printing.

First Edition

SMITH, Wilbur : When the Lion Feeds

Heinemann, 1964

Ink name and date fep, else a fine seemingly unread copy in a fine unfaded unclipped d.w. A choice example of the first printing of Wilbur Smith's scarce first novel.

First Edition

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