James Bond First Editions

Thunderball.

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964).

London: Jonathan Cape, 1961. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, Binding 'A'. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.254; [2], bank. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with embossed skeleton hand design to upper board, gilt titles to spine, dust-wrapper illustrated by Richard Chopping priced 15s. Very good in similar jacket, with a little edge wear and some surface rubbing to crown. Formerly the property of Wing Commander Edward Jackson, RAF Waltham (where HRH Prince Philip learned to fly), with his ownership signature, series numbers to book and jacket spine. Previously sold by Francis Edwards, ABA (catalogue slip inserted). Item #65477

Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A9a (1.1).

Price: £475.00