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Auction #129 begins on 26 Feb 2026

Gordimer (Nadine)

1.) FACE TO FACE (1949) 2.) THE SOFT VOICE OF THE SERPENT (1953) 3.) THE LYING DAYS (1953) - SIGNED 4.) A SPORT OF NATURE - SIGNED

Four first editions (including 2 x signed) by the Nobel Prize-winning author

Edition: First Editions

Reserve: $100

Approximately:

Estimate: $140

Bidding opens: 26 Feb 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 5 Mar 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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1.) FACE TO FACE

First edition of the author's scarce first book. Published by Silver Leaf Books, Johannesburg, 1949.

Publisher's blue cloth binding with silver titles on spine.

Binding sound. Contents clean. The very scarce original dust jacket not price clipped with moderate age-associated edge wear.

2.) THE SOFT VOICE OF THE SERPENT

First edition of the author's second book. Published by Gollancz, London, 1953.

Publisher's blue hardcover binding with gilt titles on spine.

Binding sound. Contents clean. Original dust jacket not price clipped and in very good condition.

3.) THE LYING DAYS

First edition of the author's third book. Published by Gollancz, London, 1953.

Publisher's red hardcover binding with gilt titles on spine.

Binding sound. Contents clean. Original dust jacket not price clipped and in very good condition.

SIGNED by the author on the title page.

4.) A SPORT OF NATURE

First edition published by David Philip, Johannesburg, 1987.

Publisher's brown hardcover binding with gilt titles on spine.

Binding sound. Contents clean. Original dust jacket in very good condition.

SIGNED by the author on the title page.

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good


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