James Bond First Editions

Moonraker [two variant copies of the same impression].

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964).

London: Pan Books, 1965. [James Bond spy novel] UK Paperback edition, twenty-second printing, (UK version and international versions). Slim octavos (18 x 11cm), pp.190; [2], advertisements. Publisher's photographic softcovers with design elements by Raymond Hawkey, one priced 3/6 (UK home market), one priced 60c via publisher's label for export to Canada, designated Pan Books X series X234. Contents clean, no inscriptions, toning to cheap paper text block as expected, minor wear, UK copy darkened to spine. Near fine. UK editions of Fleming's best-selling 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 #72793

Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A3a (37).

Price: £65.00