James Bond First Editions

Diamonds Are Forever [three variant copies of the same impression].

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964).

London: Pan Books, 1965. [James Bond spy novel] UK Paperback edition, twentieth printing (UK version and international versions, May 1965). Slim octavos (18 x 11cm), pp.190. Publisher's photographic softcovers with design elements by Raymond Hawkey, one priced 3/6 (UK home market), another unpriced for export and another priced 60c for export to Canada, designated Pan Books X series X235. Cheap paper gently toned, no ink names, covers bright and fresh. Fine copies. 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 trio is from the collection of Fleming bibliographer Jon Gilbert (pencil ownership within). Item #72791

Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A4a (33).

Price: £65.00