James Bond First Editions

'The Hildebrand Rarity' contained within 'Playboy' Magazine. Vol 7, No.3, March 1960.

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964).

Chicago: HMH Publishing Co., Inc., Playboy Building, 232 East Ohio Street, 1960. [Men's Magazine] FIRST APPEARANCE. Magazine format (28 x 21cm), pp.102. The story appears on pp.26–30, 48, 56, 92-101. With exclusive illustration. Publisher's colour-illustrated paper covers, priced at 50c. Discreet ink price '60' near printed price (some slightly later covers show a printed 60c instead of 50c, as the magazine price changed in early 1960), a few light scuffs to cover; very good indeed. Contains the first American appearance of this James Bond novelette together with an exclusive illustration and a brief biography and a photograph of the author (p.1) The story was later published as the fifth story in 'For Your Eyes Only' (April 1960). This appearance of The Hildebrand Rarity marks the long-term relationship between Fleming and Playboy magazine, and subsequent Fleming novels were serialised in the publication, which also conducted interviews with Fleming and would produce feature shoots of the 'Bond Girls' once the movie franchise was underway. Item #66339

Gilbert A8b, p. 288.

Price: £175.00