James Bond First Editions

Moonraker [two variant copies of the same impression].

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964).

London: Pan Books, 1963. [James Bond spy novel] UK Paperback edition, thirteenth printing, BINDING A and BINDING B. Slim octavos (18 x 11cm), pp.190; [2], advertisements. Publisher's illustrated softcovers designated Pan Books X series X234, each priced 3/6. No inscriptions, contents gently toned as expected, light wear. Near fine. This was a transitional printing of the third Bond novel, available with both the illustrated yellow band cover or the new Hawkey-influenced cover. This pair is from the collection of Fleming bibliographer Jon Gilbert (pencil ownership within). Item #69840

Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A3a (28.1), (28.2).

Price: £65.00