Smith (Wilbur A.) When the Lion Feeds
£450
London, Heinemann, 1964.
First edition. 8vo. Original green boards stamped in gilt. Dust-jacket, priced 30s.
The debut novel of Rhodesian writer Wilbur Smith, increasingly scarce in such condition.
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A very good copy in very good jacket.
Jacket artwork by Neil/Leila Godfrey
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