James Bond First Editions

The Telemann Touch.

HAGGARD, William [Pseudonym of CLAYTON, Richard Henry Michael] (1907-1993).

London: Cassell, 1958. [International intrigue] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.206; [2], blank. Publisher's red cloth lettered in gilt, with photographic dust-jacket priced at 13/6. Slightly dusty, in similar wrapper showing a little edge wear. Near fine. The rear panel carries reviews for the author's previous thriller, likened to James Bond; "classy espionage thriller... a very solid job with thrills in the Ian Fleming manner". This copy is from the comprehensive Ian Fleming Bibliographical Archive assembled by Jon Gilbert, with his pencilled note and ownership to inside cover. His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Item #64994

Price: £65.00