James Bond First Editions

From Russia, With Love.

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964).

New York: Bantam Books, May 1971. [James Bond] First Bantam Paperback edition, first printing. Octavo (16 x 10cm), pp.242; [4]. Softcover, all edges tinted yellow, in publisher's illustrated wrappers, front cover is priced 95c. No ink names or writing. Letter 'P' inked in red to front cover otherwise a fine. Bibliographer's copy, with pencil ownership within. Published in May 1971, only the first seven titles in the Bond series were issued in this format. Rather scarce. Item #66646

Gilbert A5b (11).

Price: £55.00