Description
A first edition, first printing of When the Lion Feeds by Wilbur Smith, published by Heinemann, London in 1964. A near fine book with an inscription in blue ink to the front paste-down, a former retailer’s label to the front free end paper, two strips of staining to the front free end paper, similarly to the rear end paper, some toning to the text block. In a near fine unclipped wrapper, with fading to the spine, chipping to the spine tips, chipping to the knuckles of front and rear flap folds, a strip of adhesive residue to the rear flap. Wrapper design by Neil and Leila Godfrey.
When the Lion Feeds by Wilbur Smith follows Sean Courtney, a young South African whose life is shaped by rivalry, ambition, love and adventure during the late nineteenth century. Set against the dramatic landscapes of Natal and the Witwatersrand goldfields, the novel traces Sean’s rise from hardship to fortune. Combining family conflict, romance, violence and historical detail, it introduced the Courtney dynasty and established the sweeping, action-driven style that became Smith’s trademark.
