Live and Let Die. Set of seven original paintings for the First Illustrated Edition.
London: The Folio Society, 2007. [Spy novel] The complete set of illustrations for the book, mixed media colour on fibreboard, various sizes (largest 45 x 30cm, smallest 36 x 27cm). Ruled in pencil, three with pencil title / page annotation to rear, one features two unrelated part-paintings to reverse side. Together with a reference copy of the book. Paintings in fine condition, book near fine with light handling. With an introduction from thriller writer Ken Follett, and seven full-page colour plate illustrations by Lyndon Hayes, reproduced from these paintings. This is the first illustrated edition in book-form, following an illustrated American printing in a periodical publication. British artist Lyndon Hayes studied art at Brighton and Central St. Martin's College, and has produce artwork for numerous publishers, newspapers and magazines. Original James Bond book illustrations are scarce ion commerce, especially a complete suite such as this. From the collection of Fleming bibliographer Jon Gilbert, signed in pencil within the book. Item #70109
Gilbert A2a (19).
Price: £6,500.00
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