Fleming's James Bond Stories
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, First state. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine, in pictorial dust wrapper designed by Pat Marriott, priced at 13/6. Earliest state binding, without the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. No inscriptions, some..... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1963. [James Bond adventure] Fifth Impression. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine, with price-clipped pictorial dust-jacket designed by Pat Marriott. Top edge dusty, contents clean, would be fine, but for some overly enthusiastic use of tape (probably to..... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, true FIRST ISSUE. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, EARLIEST binding design without the 'Dancing Lady' design on the upper board, silver titles to spine, pictorial dust-wrapper designed by Pat Marriott. No inscriptions, edges clean, small amount..... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1956. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Boots 'Booklovers' Library copy in their terracotta bookcloth titled in black to the spine, green 'shield' device blocked to the upper (not a label), with metal eyelet to crown (these were hung on hooks for display..... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. A working copy with some soiling within, covers with some marks, etc., provided with a...... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, bibliographer's copy. Binding A (Linson). Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. A very good copy with a few rubs and marks, provided with a later plain brown paper jacket with printed..... More
Dr. No.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, bibliographer's copy. Binding A (Linson). Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. A working copy; disbound sheets (loose) in the cloth case, which shows some wear. Text is complete, some spotting, ink..... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] LEATHER BOUND FIRST EDITION, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Elegantly bound in black half oasis morocco over matching cloth sides, spine gilt-titled in six compartments with traditional raised bands, red endpapers. Contents mostly clean with a few spots and reading marks within..... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION. An unusual pre-publication association/presentation copy with signed inscription by Ian Fleming's literary editor William Plomer. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper, pictorial jacket..... More
Dr. No.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. Illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott. A crisp, fine copy of the book in a lovely fine jacket..... More
Dr. No.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, true FIRST ISSUE. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, EARLIEST binding design without the 'Dancing Lady' design on the upper board, silver titles to spine, pictorial dust-wrapper designed by Pat Marriott, priced 13/6. Contents clean, edges gently..... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Bond thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Export copy. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. Illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott. No inscriptions, contents clean, edges a little toned/spotted, bright..... More
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London: Jonathan Cape, 1963. [James Bond adventure] Sixth Impression. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's dark grey cloth-effect paper over boards (binding 'B'), silver titles to spine, with pictorial dust-jacket designed by Pat Marriott. Edges a little dusty/toned, contents clean, title page with an unfortunate clip to lower corner and..... More
Dr. No.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. Illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott. Contents clean, trivial toning to edges. Near fine, in a bright, near..... More
Dr. No.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond novel] FIRST EDITION, second printing. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth with 'Dancing Lady' design, illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott. Some light spotting, gift note to f.e.p., jacket moderately used, with a few rubs, tears with clear tape to reverse side, spine..... More
For Your Eyes Only.
New York, NY: The Viking Press, 1960. FIRST US EDITION. ASSOCIATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Octavo, pp.218. Publisher's yellow and green cloth in pictorial dust-wrapper illustrated by Richard Chopping, priced at $3.50. With presentation note to the flyleaf 'The rest will have / to wait. / x / Ian..... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Foyles' Book Club, n.d. [1961]. UK BOOK CLUB EDITION. ASSOCIATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Octavo, pp.192. Publisher's green cloth in pictorial dust-wrapper illustrated by Cuthill. With presentation note to the flyleaf 'The sixth will have / to wait. / x / Ian. (underlined). A fine copy in a...... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Queen Anne Press, in association with Adrian Harrington, [2022]. [Espionage adventures] CLASSIC READERS EDITION. Octavo (22 x 14cm), pp.232. Publisher's gunmetal-coloured hardcovers stamped in gilt, decorated with the author's initials in gilt to cover, plain black endpapers. Absolutely fine/as new. One of a selection of titles by Ian Fleming..... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. [James Bond short stories] FIRST EDITION. First Impression, Binding A. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.252. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, lettered in gilt, pictorial dust-wrapper priced at 15s. A fine copy in near fine, unfaded wrapper, with a little soiling to spine panel. Shows well..... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. [James Bond short stories] FIRST EDITION. First Impression, Binding A. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.252. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, lettered in gilt, pictorial dust-wrapper priced at 15s. A crisp, clean copy of the book in a similar, lightly used jacket with some mild fading..... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1975. [James Bond short stories] First Edition, Seventh Printing. Octavo (18 x 13cm), pp.252. 'Askew' style library binding with glazed boards. Ex-library copy with expected institutional markings, declassification stamp, lacks free endpaper. The majority of Cape's James Bond hardcover reprints were taken into the lending library system..... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. [James Bond short stories] FIRST EDITION. First Impression, Binding A. Bibliographer's copy. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.252. Elegantly bound in half black oasis morocco over black cloth sides, with gilt titles, raised bands to spine, cream endpapers, original gilt foil-stamped covers bound in at rear. A...... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1975. [James Bond short stories] First Edition, third impression, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.252. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, lettered in gilt A very good, working copy with some copy editing, title page supplied in ms., associated wear, provided with a later plain brown..... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1965. [James Bond short stories] Vintage hardcover reprint. Octavo (18 x 13cm), pp.252. Publisher's cloth binding, illustrated dust-jacket. Fifth printing. Near fine but for owner markings, in similar jacket. Formerly the property of Wing Commander Edward Jackson, RAF Waltham (where HRH Prince Philip learned to fly), with..... More
For Your Eyes Only.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. [James Bond short stories] FIRST EDITION. First Impression, Binding A, British export/colonial copy. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.252. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, lettered in gilt, pictorial dust-wrapper by Richard Chopping. No inscriptions, contents clean, edges slightly toned, outside of jacket is very clean with..... More