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Double O Seven. James Bond. A Report.
London: Neville Spearman, Holland Press, 1964. [Reference/ Literary criticism] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (22 x 15cm), pp.160. Publisher's black cloth hardcovers in Richard Chopping-style dust-wrapper, priced at 18s. Discreet Foyle's label beneath flap, jacket lightly rubbed only with one small nick to spine. Near fine. The very first book-length critique on... More
Win, Lose Or Die (a James Bond novel).
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1989. FIRST EDITION. Tall octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.220. Publisher's cloth in pictorial dust-wrapper with original price £11.95 to flap. A clean, near fine copy which looks unread. More
Historical Dictionary of Ian Fleming's World of Intelligence Fact and Fiction
Lanham, Toronto and Plymouth: Scarecrow Press, 2009. [Military History] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (22 x 14cm) Pp.272 + [2], blank. Bound in original glossy pictorial hardcovers. Spine ends a little pushed. A fine, unread copy. First printings would appear to be uncommon. An informative and comprehensive look at Ian Fleming's world... More
Doubleshot.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 2000. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Octavo (24 x 17cm), pp.274. Publisher's cloth with pictorial dustwrapper. The signature was obtained during the book launch event held at our shop. A fine/as new copy. While officially on medical leave, James Bond uncovers a murderous... More
High Time To Kill
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1999. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Octavo (24 x 17cm), pp.294. Publisher's black cloth with pictorial dust-wrapper. The signature was obtained during the book launch event held at our shop. A lovely fine, unread copy. Rather elusive; A mountaineering adventure set in the... More
Licence Renewed. James Bond 007.
London: Jonathan Cape and Hodder and Stoughton, 1981. [Spy novel] FIRST EDITION, SIGNED and INSCRIBED by the author. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.270; [2], blank. Publisher's black cloth in pictorial dust-wrapper with original printed price (£6.50) to the front flap. With author's presentation note to title page; "To Eugene Spiers... More
![The Centenary Edition of Ian Fleming's James Bond Novels. [Set of works / novels comprising: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds Are Forever, From Russia With Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories inc. From A View To A Kill, Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesties Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, and Octopussy with The Living Daylights (short stories)]. Ian Lancaster FLEMING.](/pictures/thumb/51383.JPG?v=1529934057)
The Centenary Edition of Ian Fleming's James Bond Novels. [Set of works / novels comprising: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds Are Forever, From Russia With Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, For Your Eyes Only (short stories inc. From A View To A Kill, Quantum of Solace), Thunderball, The Spy Who loved Me, On Her Majesties Secret Service, You Only Live Twice, The Man with the Golden Gun, and Octopussy with The Living Daylights (short stories)]
London: Penguin 007, 2008. [Spy novels] All FIRST IMPRESSIONS. 14 volumes; large octavo. Bound in original silver-stamped black cloth in striking dust-jackets with 'retro' style artwork by Michael Gillette. All volumes as new, housed in a custom-made cloth slip-case with fleece lining and ribbon pull. A particularly uncommon set in... More
Live and Let Die (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1954. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.240. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, embossed in gilt, with purple dust-wrapper showing the original price of 10/6 to both flaps. A striking example of the the variant with 'author'sskill' text and the small section of purple... More
On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1963. FIRST EDITION, Binding A. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.288. Publisher's dark grey cloth-effect paper over boards with silver titles to spine, in original jacket priced at 16s. A lightly used copy; jacket a little toned to spine panel, some unfortunate discolouration to cloth. Remains attractive. Published... More
You Only Live Twice.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. FIRST EDITION, First State, Binding A. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with silver titles to spine and Japanese characters in gilt to upper, bamboo patterned endpapers, in original pictorial dust-wrapper by Richard Chopping. With 'First Published 1964' on the copyright... More
All Night at Mr. Stanyhurst's. Introduced by Ian Fleming.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1963. [Historical Fiction] FIRST EDITION THUS. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.xx; 7-197; [1], blank. Publisher's smooth cloth-effect paper over boards, with gilt titles to the spine, top edge tinted orange, in pictorial dust-wrapper. A lightly used copy, jacket with some wear and tear, soiling to rear panel... More
Meeting With Japan.
London: Hutchinson, 1959. [Travel] FIRST UK EDITION. Large octavo (24 x 18cm), pp.467; [1]. Hardcover in dust-jacket. Translated from the Italian by Eric Moshcacher. Map of Japan at the end of the XVIIth century printed as the front endpaper; map of the Japanese islands printed as rear endpapers. 32 Plates... More
Kenya Diary 1899-1926.
London: Oliver and Boyd, 1957. [Travel/Military] FIRST EDITION. Royal Octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.viii; 347; [1], blank. With black and white plates and maps throughout. Publisher's brown cloth in pictorial dust-wrapper. Bookplate of T.R. Young bearing the Latin text of "always something new from Africa". Book is near fine, jacket... More
![[James Bond short story] 'Bond Strikes Camp' contained within 'Previous Convictions'. Cyril CONNOLLY.](/pictures/thumb/51161.jpg?v=1529163435)
[James Bond short story] 'Bond Strikes Camp' contained within 'Previous Convictions'.
London: Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 1963. FIRST HARDCOVER EDITION, following the magazine appearance and a Limited Edition printing in wraps. Octavo (22 x 15cm), pp.414. Publisher's hardback cloth binding in dust-jacket. Book is near fine; jacket with a few small chips and tears, price-clipped. Shows well. Connolly was a friend and... More
Thrilling Cities.
London: The Reprint Society, 1964. [Travel literature] Reprint Society edition, with alternative jacket artwork to the Cape first printing. Large octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.223. Publisher's quarter red cloth over patterned cream boards, photographic dust-jacket. A near fine copy, with some acceptable wear and marking, jacket with a few minor... More
The James Bond Dossier.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. [Literary criticism] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.159. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with gilt titles to spine in pictorial dust-wrapper, based on the familiar 'trompe l'oeil' designs which decorated the Ian Fleming first editions. No inscriptions or price-clipping. Edges of text block toned... More
The Man With The Red Tattoo.
New York, NY: Putnam, 2002. [Spy novel] FIRST U.S. EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.291; [1], blank. SIGNED by the author in his customary sharpie to title page. Signature obtained during one of his many book launch events held at our shop. A lovely copy, warehoused by ourselves since publication... More
Bond Bound. Ian Fleming and the Art of Cover Design
London: The Fleming-Wyfold Art Foundation 2008. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. Illustrated Quarto (23 x 18cm), pp.166. Soft-bound in photographic wraps with integral flaps, die-cut with bullet holes to the front cover and rear flap. A fine copy. This issue with the matt red '007' logo (some were metallic red). Original... More
Never Dream of Dying.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 2001. [Spy novel] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.293; [1], advert. SIGNED by the author. Signature obtained during one of his many book launch events held at our shop. A lovely copy, warehoused by ourselves since publication. Absolutely fine in like dust-wrapper. A James Bond... More
Funeral in Berlin. Secret File No.3.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. [Cold-war spy thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.320. Publisher's hardcover, printed black endpapers, dust-wrapper designed by Raymond Hawkey, priced at 18s. A lightly used copy with some acceptable wear and toning, a couple of small nicks to jacket; very good. Basis for the classic... More
The James Bond Dossier.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (24 x 16cm), pp.159. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with gilt titles to spine in pictorial dust-wrapper, based on the familiar 'trompe l'oeil' designs which decorated the Ian Fleming first editions. Book is very clean; jacket with very light rubbing only and... More
You Only Live Twice / On Her Majesty's Secret Service.
n.p. [1992]. Double-bill style artwork, portrait format, created for the inaugral Bond convention at the National Film Theatre, 22nd November 1992. SIGNED by three of the guests of honour. These unusual items were laminated and produced as place settings. In elegant acid-neutral mount, glaze, and bespoke archival frame. Overall dimensions... More
Thunderball.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1961. FIRST EDITION, First Issue, Binding A. Octavo, pp.254. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with embossed skeleton hand design to upper board, gilt titles to spine. In original dust-wrapper illustrated by Richard Chopping with printed price 15s. A lovely near fine copy in similar wrapper with a.... More
Casino Royale.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1953. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 13cm), pp.218; [2], blank. Handsomely bound by the Cottage Bindery in full black morocco with onlayed red leather heart motif to upper, twin red title labels to spine, gilt rules and decoration, all edges tinted red, marbled endpapers, signed in blind... More
![Contributes 'Pursuit On the Dover Road' [MOONRAKER] to 'The Motor Car Lover's Companion'. Ian Lancaster FLEMING.](/pictures/thumb/51160.jpg?v=1528474392)
Contributes 'Pursuit On the Dover Road' [MOONRAKER] to 'The Motor Car Lover's Companion'.
London: George Allen and Unwin, 1965. FIRST EDITION THUS. Octavo (24 x17cm), pp.293; [1]; [2 of publisher's advertisements]. An anthology of motor-related articles and stories including this thrilling chase between Bond's Bentley and Sir Hugo Drax's Mercedes, extracted from 'Moonraker' but published for the first time in this format and... More