Octopussy. In 'Playboy' Magazine. March-April 1966.
Chicago, Illinois: Playboy Incorporated, 1966. [Spy novel serialisation] BRITISH EDITION. FIRST APPEARANCE. Two issues. Magazine format, stapled, illustrated. Original Price 75 cents per issue, also priced for UK (8s. 6d.) and Sweden (6.50 Krone). Includes the international subscription form stapled in at p.12-13. Housed in an elegant protective gilt-titled black buckram case. Overall size 30 x 23cm. Clean, fine copies with only light handling. Contains the first illustrated appearance of Octopussy, also the first U.S. appearance, being the complete serial publication in two monthly parts, with exclusive illustrations in colour by Geller. This story did not appear in book form until 23rd June 1966. This copy is from the comprehensive bibliographical archive assembled by Jon Gilbert, with pencil ownership. His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Item #66334
Gilbert A14a, 'Periodical Appearances'.
Price: £395.00
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