Seller of rare and collectible first editions, including ian fleming and james bond, detective fiction, tintin, vintage dc thomson, doctor who hardbacks, pg wodehouse, terry pratchett, jrr tolkien. With more than 1,000 images and an oral history recorded from 150 cast and crew members, this re edition of the original xl book, as comprehensive as it is compact, will delight fans of the most successful and longest. Collecting james bond first editions peter harrington rare books. First american edition, first printing, of flemings first book, in firstissue dust jacket. Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming. Thunderball, just one of a number of james bond first editions published by jonathan cape in london in 1961, with the essential first published 1961 to the inner page, with no later titles or editions stated, this rare book is not the book club edition, not the american edition and not a later printing this is the first printing of. Octopussy the last two by ian fleming james bond first edition.
The print run of the first state of the dust jacket was so small that this jacket is more rare than the jacket for casino royale. Fleming died at a relatively early age of 56 and 2 of his james bond books were published posthumously. In the late 40s he bought a property in jamaica, where in early 1952 he settled down to write a novel. Octavo, original dark green cloth, original dust jacket. Casino royale, novel by british writer ian fleming, published in 1953, which is the first of his 12 blockbuster novels about the suave and supercompetent british spy james bond. From the first book, casino royale, to the last, you only live twice, readers will appreciate the genius and remarkable abilities of bonds creator, ian fleming. Casino royale by ian fleming, first edition abebooks. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle edition. Ian fleming first edition dr no james bond 007 museum. Lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, and some fingerprints to front board. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official.
Adam blakeney, senior specialist in modern literature at peter harrington, describes why flemings james bond first editions books have all the qualities of a highly collectible series. Mar 12, 20 adam blakeney, senior specialist in modern literature at peter harrington, describes why flemings james bond first editions books have all the qualities of a highly collectible series. Collecting james bond first editions the cataloguers desk. Welcome to the website of james bond first editions. If you look at the price trajectory of the bond books in tandem with other first editions over the same period, there is hardly any comparison. Introduction to collecting first editions of the james bond books by ian fleming. James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. The ultimate james bond trivia book citadel quiz book series lewis, michael.
The first edition of this book was banned by the ian fleming will trust. The battle for bond is a tale of bitter recriminations, betrayal, multimillion dollar lawsuits and even death. Also the man with the golden gun was originally published with a golden gun design on the front cover. The full details of bond s martini were kept until chapter seven of the book and bond eventually named it the vesper, after vesper lynd andrew lycett. Ian fleming hardcover books for sale in stock ebay. The ultimate companion to all things 007, covering the making of every single movie in the james bond franchise, from dr. Currently he is being portrayed by english actor daniel craig, but he has also been portrayed by sean connery, george lazenby, roger moore, timothy dalton and. Make offer vintage james bond books ian fleming2 first edition and 1 2nd edition. Flemings last full bond novel, the man with the golden gun, had a first edition, first issue print run of 82,000. Small sticker ghost with some tiny ink lines to ffep, otherwise unmarked. Apr 27, 2011 to be truly collectible, a first edition bond novel needs to be in its original dust jacket. Roger moore my word is my bond first edition third impression michael omara books 2008. The book has been made into tv shows and movies over and over, most notably in 2006, when daniel craig won the role as james bond.
The format is also fresh and inventive a complete jump for fleming, who had. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle. This movie stays true to the original novel and was the 21st bond movie to be released, despite it being the film based on the very first book. James bond first editions there are many reasons why a twentiethcentury novel may be wellwritten and wellreceived, and few books exemplify these features as ian flemings james bond series does. First edition of the first novel in ian flemings james bond series. Fleming first bond novel, casino royale was released in 1952 and was an instant success demanding 3 print runs. This was abandoned due to the expense of the design, making these. For the reader dedicated to collectible ian fleming books, there are many first edition james bond books in various printings, conditions and price points to suit. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Casino royale ian fleming first edition signed raptis rare books.
Royal mail james bond q branch brilliant uncirculated coin cover. Royal mail james bond limited edition silver stamps. The full details of bonds martini were kept until chapter seven of the book and bond eventually named it the vesper, after vesper lynd andrew lycett. As is often the case for new authors, many of the first edition of their books are distributed to libraries. Ian fleming first editions adrian harrington rare books. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and antique. It has been filmed twice as a feature film, the first being the 1967 spoof starring david niven, and later as the twenty first official bond film starring daniel craig as james bond. Rare books by ian fleming, including first editions, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the james bond novels. As such, perhaps as many of half of the print run are exlibrary books which are only marginally considered to be collectible. Top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks artistic.
With more than 1,000 images and an oral history recorded from 150 cast and crew members, this reedition of the original xl book, as comprehensive as it is compact, will delight fans of the most successful and longest. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and. Collecting james bond first editions shapero rare books. In addition, he wrote a childrens story for his son, chitty chitty bang bang plus two works of non fiction which have now become famous antique.
Beginning in 1939 he served as a liaison between the navy and the other secret services, where he was privy to the. Royal mail james bond brilliant uncirculated coin cover. Published in 1953, it is the first james bond book, and it paved the way for a further eleven novels and two short story collections by fleming, followed by numerous continuation bond novels by other authors the story concerns the british secret agent james bond, gambling at the casino in royaleleseaux to bankrupt le. Twelve ian fleming james bond novels first editions jonathan cape 1955 1966 partial set. Jan 22, 2015 first edition, first impression in an exceptionally bright jacket. Collecting james bond first editions invest in rare books. Nov 12, 2015 if youd put it all on red, and bought ian flemings first james bond book casino royale in 1996 when the tome was worth around. James bond is sent to assist in the defection of soviet consulate clerk tatiana romanova in turkey, where spectre plans to avenge bond s killing of dr. Fleming accomplished an extraordinary amount in the history of the. It was first published in the uk by jonathan cape on april 5th, 1954. Huge collection of first edition ian fleming books, including many of the james bond classics. First editions books by ian fleming, rare books, signed and finely bound copies of the james bond novels, including casino royale, moonraker and.
For the true bond collector, there are two particularly unique books to add to a set of first editions. Since then other writers have since produced bond novels and released many popular films. Inscribed by ian fleming to classmate and novelist ralph arnold. I thought it might be nice to not only show to the covers of these book, but the backs as well. First edition of the ian flemings first book casino royale which introduced the world to 007. The complete collection celebrates the worlds most famous fictional spy, commander james bond, also known as 007. There is a version of on her majestys secret service that is the only signed limited edition made while was living.
Fleming 19081964 finished casino royale over the period of two months in early 1952, while at goldeneye, his tropical. James bond is sent to assist in the defection of soviet consulate clerk tatiana romanova in turkey, where spectre plans to avenge bonds killing of dr. Flemings fourteenbook long series is critically respected, successful, and highly collectible. Since then, he has appeared in numerous novels and over 20 films.
Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle edition by fleming, ian. Here are the james bond uk first edition paperbacks spanning 1955 casino royale to 1979 james bond and moonraker. The james bond product has generated all manner of associated gadgets and memorabilia, yet a bond first edition book holds genuine authenticity and cudos over other merchandise. The james bond novels james bond has become an international phenomenon. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare.
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First edition, first impression in an exceptionally bright jacket. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare and. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official continuation authors in hardback and softcover. Digging these classic book covers from the first edition copies of ian flemings 007 novels.
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His books attract some of the highest and sought after books, casino royale being one of the most valuable modern first editions around. Top 30 most valuable first edition classic books including. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. To be truly collectible, a first edition bond novel needs to be in its original dust jacket.
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