Fleming accomplished an extraordinary amount in the history of the. Royal mail james bond limited edition silver stamps. The format is also fresh and inventive a complete jump for fleming, who had. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official continuation authors in hardback and softcover. 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. Small sticker ghost with some tiny ink lines to ffep, otherwise unmarked. 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. For the reader dedicated to collectable ian fleming books, there are many first edition james bond books in various printings, conditions and price points to suit every collectors desires. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading thunderball james bond original series book 9. 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. 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. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
To be truly collectible, a first edition bond novel needs to be in its original dust jacket. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle. 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. 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.
It has been filmed twice as a feature film, the first being the 1967 spoof starring david niven, and later as the twentyfirst. 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. First edition thus, hardcover, an informative and charming field guide by american ornithologist who became the namesake for the famous spy after fleming came across a copy of this book and decided james bond was the name hed been searching for, this copy has a slight lean to binding which is completely solid, slight bumps to spine ends and. Octavo, original dark green cloth, original dust jacket. The first edition of this book was banned by the ian fleming will trust. Casino royale ian fleming first edition signed raptis rare books. Rare books by ian fleming, including first editions, signed first edition, and finely bound copies of the james bond novels.
Roger moore my word is my bond first edition third impression michael omara books 2008. 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. Beginning in 1939 he served as a liaison between the navy and the other secret services, where he was privy to the. Welcome to the website of james bond first editions. 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. Lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, and some fingerprints to front board. 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. Oct 23, 2015 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 book is packed with violent action, hairbreadth escapes, international espionage, and clever spy gadgets.
First editions books by ian fleming, rare books, signed and finely bound copies of the james bond novels, including casino royale, moonraker and. Fleming died at a relatively early age of 56 and 2 of his james bond books were published posthumously. For the true bond collector, there are two particularly unique books to add to a set of first editions. 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.
Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to ralph, we have now both reduced our remainders by one copy. 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. Fleming 19081964 finished casino royale over the period of two months in early 1952, while at goldeneye, his tropical. Twelve ian fleming james bond novels first editions jonathan cape 1955 1966 partial set. Casino royale first edition ian fleming bauman rare books. Top 10 most collectable james bond paperbacks artistic. Digging these classic book covers from the first edition copies of ian flemings 007 novels. Huge collection of first edition ian fleming books, including many of the james bond classics. Ian fleming 19081964 was an intelligence officer, journalist, and creator of the character james bond. 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. Signet books signet books casino royale ian fleming. List of james bond novels and short stories wikipedia. As such, perhaps as many of half of the print run are exlibrary books which are only marginally considered to be collectible.
First american edition, first printing, of flemings first book, in firstissue dust jacket. Top 30 most valuable first edition classic books including. We specialise in all aspects of the literary james bond, including ian fleming and the official. Also the man with the golden gun was originally published with a golden gun design on the front cover. Royal mail james bond q branch brilliant uncirculated coin cover. It was first published in the uk by jonathan cape on april 5th, 1954. The ultimate james bond trivia book citadel quiz book series lewis, michael. To be worth a significant amount, it needs to be a first issue, first edition and not a reprint. 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.
As is often the case for new authors, many of the first edition of their books are distributed to libraries. The battle for bond is a tale of bitter recriminations, betrayal, multimillion dollar lawsuits and even death. Apr 27, 2011 to be truly collectible, a first edition bond novel needs to be in its original dust jacket. In the late 40s he bought a property in jamaica, where in early 1952 he settled down to write a novel. A very good, tight and square first edition copy of the first james bond book. Casino royale by ian fleming, first edition abebooks. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle edition. But, says sothebys book specialist peter selley, value is entirely dependent on edition and condition, regardless of the title. Brokenclaw by john gardner first edition hardcover book first edition, first printing, fine in a fine dust jacket. This was abandoned due to the expense of the design, making these. James bond first editions raptis rare books fine rare and. First edition james bond books by ian fleming rare. Since then, he has appeared in numerous novels and over 20 films.
The james bond novels james bond has become an international phenomenon. Ian fleming first edition dr no james bond 007 museum. His books attract some of the highest and sought after books, casino royale being one of the most valuable modern first editions around. 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. Thunderball james bond original series book 9 kindle edition by fleming, ian. The james bond character was created by english author ian fleming in 1953. Make offer vintage james bond books ian fleming2 first edition and 1 2nd edition. Ian fleming first editions adrian harrington rare books. Great antique books that you wont find anywhere else. There is a version of on her majestys secret service that is the only signed limited edition made while was living. First edition, first impression in an exceptionally bright jacket. Introduction to collecting first editions of the james bond books by ian fleming. I thought it might be nice to not only show to the covers of these book, but the backs as well.
Collecting james bond first editions the cataloguers desk. Flemings last full bond novel, the man with the golden gun, had a first edition, first issue print run of 82,000. First edition of the ian flemings first book casino royale which introduced the world to 007. 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. The james bond literary franchise is a series of novels and short stories, first published in 1953 by ian fleming, a british author, journalist, and former naval intelligence officer. It would be hard to believe there are any around the world not proudly displayed in cabinets or on shelves. Investing in ian fleming james bond 007 first edition books. Casino royale is the first novel by the british author ian fleming. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside.
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. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and. 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. The complete collection celebrates the worlds most famous fictional spy, commander james bond, also known as 007. Octopussy the last two by ian fleming james bond first edition. 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. 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. Here are the james bond uk first edition paperbacks spanning 1955 casino royale to 1979 james bond and moonraker. James bond, often referred to by his code name, 007, is a british secret service agent. 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.
Collecting james bond first editions shapero rare books. Collecting james bond first editions peter harrington rare books. 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. Fleming first bond novel, casino royale was released in 1952 and was an instant success demanding 3 print runs. Collecting james bond first editions invest in rare books. For of the 14 books it is easy to tell a first edition jacket. Jan 31, 2019 from russia with love is a sexy, sexy bond book, so expect to feel flushed with tatiana romanov first meets james.
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. Royal mail james bond brilliant uncirculated coin cover. First edition of the first novel in ian flemings james bond series. Collecting ian fleming first edition books rare and antique. Jan 22, 2015 first edition, first impression in an exceptionally bright jacket. 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.
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. Inscribed by ian fleming to classmate and novelist ralph arnold. It is the fabled story of kevin mcclorys 40 year legal battle over the rights to the screen version of james bond, which he and whittingham had created. Flemings fourteenbook long series is critically respected, successful, and highly collectible.
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