James Bond First Editions

From Russia With Love [two variant copies of the same impression].

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964).

London: Pan Books, 1964. [James Bond spy novel] UK Paperback edition, fifteenth printing, Slim octavos (18 x 11cm), pp.208. Publisher's photographic die-cut softcovers, one priced 3/6 the other with publisher's blank label covering price, intended for export. 'Pan X' series X236. Cheap paper browned as expected, no inscriptions, some light handling. Very good indeed. Two identical printings in slightly different covers. UK editions of Fleming's bestselling James Bond series were imported by numerous British overseas territories across the globe [Gilbert], as demonstrated by the present copies. This pair is from the collection of Fleming bibliographer Jon Gilbert (pencil ownership within). Item #69340

Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography A5a (34).

Price: £38.00