Language: English
Published by William Heinemann, London, 1989
Seller: Springbok Books, Oak Ridge, TN, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
SIGNED First printing of the first British edition. ONE-OF-A-KIND. SIGNED & DATED in year of publication. It is very uncommon to find a copy for sale where Wilbur added a date with his signature ! Front paste-down has abrasions, marring, writing. The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.
Language: English
Published by William Heinemann, London, 1989
Seller: Springbok Books, Oak Ridge, TN, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
SIGNED & DATED PRESENTATION COPY of the first printing of the first William Heinemann British edition. NOTICE THE SIGNATURE LACKS THE SURNAME, SIGNIFYING THE INSCRIPTION IS TO A VERY CLOSE LOVED-ONE. 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 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 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. The photos are part of the description, so study them carefully, as they are very helpful, and of the actual books being sold.