James Bond First Editions

W.O. Bentley and the D.F.P.

[Ian Fleming / Bondiana] BROWN, Bruce H.

London: Bentley & Bentley Ltd., 2003. [Motoring] FIRST EDITION, No.466 of 500 copies. Octavo (23 x 15cm), pp.200, illustrated throughout with photographs, facsimile brochure in pocket at rear. Bound in gilt-stamped blue cloth, photographic dust-wrapper. Clean throughout. An account of Bentley's early partnership with the French DFP Cars, whose rolling chassis he used, fitted with London built coachwork. Author Ian Fleming chose a Bentley for his famous character's own vehicle, featuring in the first three James Bond novels. This copy is from the comprehensive Ian Fleming bibliographical archive assembled by Jon Gilbert. Item #74539

Price: £38.00