Recent Arrivals from Springbok Books

When the Lion Feeds, The Sound of Thunder, & A Sparrow Falls The Sean Courtney Trilogy First Editions, published by William Heinemann, London by Wilbur Smith This trilogy was bound in luxuriant goatskin in 2024, bespoke fine bindings. The text-blocks are about as nice as you will find, especially for SOUND and SPARROW, which are in unusually sharp and nice condition, without wear or… Read more about this item

THIS IS A VERY RARE BOOK With ALL 6 of the color lithographs. Quarter-leather and marbled boards, gilded page edges See photos for details of condition. The photos are part of the description of this book, so review them carefully. Baker, who is most famous for his exploration in search of the Nile, lived for years and traveled extensively in Ceylon and describes… Read more about this item

Each volume has a tissue-guarded frontispiece and engraved title page. Illustrated with tissue-guarded steel engravings on plates and a folded map at the end of volume 1. The text pages are creamy white and for the most part free of foxing. The photos reveal the condition of these volumes. The Appendices, which extend to 213 pages, also include a letter and… Read more about this item

James Chapman's TRAVELS IN THE INTERIOR OF SOUTH AFRICA, Comprising Fifteen Years' Hunting and Trading; With Journeys Across the Continent From Natal to Walvisch Bay, and Visits to Lake Ngami and the Victoria Falls 1868 Bell & Daldy, London, First Edition: 2 volumes. These original first editions are very, very rare. NO OTHER COPY FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE AT THE TIME OF… Read more about this item

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel MONSOON 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. The following is from their grandson: "David and Nel (Nellie) were my grandparents… Read more about this item

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel RIVER GOD 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. The following is from their grandson: "David and Nel (Nellie) were my… Read more about this item

SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel EAGLE IN THE SKY 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. First edition, first printing from 1974. This novel was popular and enjoyed numerous re-printings/subsequent impressions. First printing… Read more about this item

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel The dust jacket is in quite nice condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is in comparison. RARE WITH NO FADING TO SPINE! A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition SIGNED first printing of the first British edition A must for the serious collector. The… Read more about this item

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED & DATED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel THE BURNING SHORE The dust jacket is in great condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is. A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition SIGNED & DATED first printing of the first British edition A must for the serious collector. NO OTHER… Read more about this item

You will not find a cheaper first edition anywhere else. 2-volume set bound into a single volume, 1822 first editions Only one of the illustrations is an original hand-colored aquatint, all of the others are facsimile reproductions, for a total of 12 illustrations. The large folding map is a facsimile. 2 leaves of text are also facsimile. This book was formerly in… Read more about this item

Here is a RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel THE LEOPARD HUNTS IN DARKNESS A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition SIGNED & DATED first printing of the first British edition A must for the serious collector. NO OTHER DATED COPY FOR SALE ANYWHERE ELSE AT THE TIME OF THIS LISTING The photos are part of the description, so… Read more about this item

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED & DATED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel A TIME TO DIE SIGNED & DATED in year of publication. You will not find any other signed copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature! A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition The book and dust jacket show signs of age,… Read more about this item

Complete 20-Volume set of the Asian Series published by John Culler & Sons. Each volume is like-new, unread, only admired a time or two. Each volume is #233 of only 500 sets of the Limited Deluxe Edition, each volume in a slip-case. Many of the original first editions of these big-game African hunting books are very expensive. Cruises in the Bering… Read more about this item

Complete 24-Volume set of the African Collection published by Briar Patch Press. Each volume is like-new, unread, only admired a time or two. Each volume is #96 and still retains its original wax-paper protection. Only 500 sets of the Limited Deluxe Edition, each volume in a slip-case, were produced / sold worldwide. Many of the original first editions of these… Read more about this item

Complete 24-Volume set of the African Collection published by Briar Patch Press. 22 volumes are #206, 2 are #105. Only 500 sets of the Limited Deluxe Edition, each volume in a slip-case, were produced / sold worldwide. Many of the original first editions of these big-game African hunting books are very expensive. This is a wonderful and beautiful set of books,… Read more about this item

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… Read more about this item

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel THE SUNBIRD A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition SIGNED in the 1980s or 1990s, with a nice clear signature in black ink. The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel THE ANGELS WEEP This copy was imported from South Africa, Wilbur Smith's home country A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition SIGNED IN BLUE INK in 1993 at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books during the launch of RIVER GOD A must for the serious collector. The photos are… Read more about this item

Here is an EXCEEDINGLY RARE and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel The dust jacket is in quite nice condition! Look around at other copies to confirm how nice this copy is in comparison. RARE WITH NO FADING TO SPINE! A first impression of the British William Heinemann first edition SIGNED first printing of the first British edition A must for the serious collector. BOLD… Read more about this item

Here is a very rare and collectible SIGNED copy of Wilbur Smith's novel ELEPHANT SONG This copy was imported from South Africa, Wilbur Smith's home country. A first impression of the British Macmillan first edition SIGNED IN BLUE INK in 1993 at the Rosebank branch of Exclusive Books during the launch of RIVER GOD The book and dust jacket show signs of age, use,… Read more about this item