James Bond First Editions

The Spy Boss who Loved James Bond [Ian Fleming tribute by Allen Dulles], in Life magazine, 21st September 1964.

[IAN FLEMING / BONDIANA].

New York: Time-Life International [1964]. [Current Affairs] Pp.90. Magazine format in pictorial paper wraps, with photographs throughout. International edition. Minor handling; near fine. Contains an interesting memoir of author Ian Fleming by his freind, the former CIA Director Allen Dulles, accompanied by a photographic illustration. Fleming had died on 12th August. The US edition appeared on 28th August This copy is formerly the property of crime connoisseur and mystery magazine publisher Iwan Morelius, with his characteristic and discreet ink notation to top right of first leaf, later forming part of the comprehensive collection of Jon Gilbert (pencilled signature within). His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Item #66265

Gilbert, p.593.

Price: £175.00