London: Heinemann, 1964
8vo (22 x 14 x 3.7cm) 459pp. Original hardcover binding, with gilt lettering to the spine. No dust jacket.
First edition, inscribed by the author.
When the Lion Feeds is the debut novel of Rhodesian writer Wilbur Smith. It introduces the Courtney family, whose adventures Smith would tell in many subsequent novels. In 2012, Smith said the novel remained his favourite because it was his first to be published. (wikipedia.com)
Condition: Very good. Light rubbing to the boards. Light shelfwear to top and tail of spine. Minor chipping to tail of spine. Minor creasing to front free endpaper. Text is clean, and copy is well bound.
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