The Hunter and the Whale, Laurens Van Der Post, The Hogarth Press, 1967, First Edition, First Impression 

Written by one of the godfathers of Prince William and close friend to Prince Charles, this is a story about a South African boy, how he grows into his manhood through a hard course of physical and emotional experiences. The scene is set both on land and sea and tell of the relationship between the boy and a whaling captain in whose ship he sails.

This is a First Edition, First Impression in near fine condition. The binding is straight and tight and the boards and gilt letter bright. The end papers and pages are clean without tears or inscriptions. There is some some slight shelf wear to the top and bottom edge of the spine. 

The unclipped dustjacket, is in good condition, with some shelf wear to the top and bottom edge of the spine, some toning on the back cover and some marks on the front cover. 

Will be despatched wrapped in bubblewrap and in a cardboard box.