James Bond First Editions

The Yachsman's Guide to the Bahamas.

[Ian Fleming / Bondiana] ETHERIDGE, Harry.

Tropic Isle Publishers / Nassau Development Board, 1955. [Sailing / travel] Revised Edition, 1956. Octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.220. Illustrated with maps, charts and photographs. Spiral-bound in publisher's colour card covers, priced at 7s./$1. Minor handling, near fine. From the collection of Jon Gilbert (pencil ownership within), used while writing his bibliography of Fleming; after Jamaica, the Bahamas is James Bond's second favourite travel destination. The majority of the novel Thunderball (provisionally titled 'James Bond in the Bahamas') takes place in the country, and three of the most prominent Bond films shot in the Bahamas are Thunderball, Never Say Never Again, and Casino Royale. Item #72426

Price: £75.00