1989 - A Time To Die
1989 - A Time To Die
William Heinemann published the first British edition on May 30, 1989
William Heinemann published the first British edition on May 30, 1989
Random House published the first American edition on March 23, 1990
Random House published the first American edition on March 23, 1990
I own an exceedingly rare Uncorrected Proof copy
I own an exceedingly rare Uncorrected Proof copy
This is even more scarce because Wilbur signed it
This is even more scarce because Wilbur signed it
I now own only 2 copies of the first printing of the British first edition, including the one Wilbur gave to his mother-in-law
I now own only 2 copies of the first printing of the British first edition, including the one Wilbur gave to his mother-in-law
The very copy that Wilbur gifted to his mother-in-law is now in my collection. "Mum" is Danielle's mother.
The very copy that Wilbur gifted to his mother-in-law is now in my collection. "Mum" is Danielle's mother.
I have only seen one other signed copy where Wilbur included a date in the year of publication, which copy I bought, making these copies even more rare than they already are.
I have only seen one other signed copy where Wilbur included a date in the year of publication, which copy I bought, making these copies even more rare than they already are.
I have owned and sold several signed copies of A TIME TO DIE. The copies below are first printings.
Random House published its first edition in 1990
Random House published its first edition in 1990
I own an exceedingly rare Unrevised Proof copy
I own an exceedingly rare Unrevised Proof copy
I own 1 copy of the American first edition
I own 1 copy of the American first edition
My copy of the American first edition is signed
My copy of the American first edition is signed
This is very rare! I have only seen one other signed copy, which I sold
This is very rare! I have only seen one other signed copy, which I sold
I sold to another collector the second signed copy I have ever seen