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Ian Fleming | First Editions
1908 - 1964
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Ian Lancaster Fleming was born in Mayfair, London on 28th May 1908, the second of four brothers. He was schooled at Eton College and continued his education in Europe, studying languages in Kitzbuhel, Munich and Geneva. In the 1930's Fleming worked as both a merchant banker and a stockbroker, but it was at journalism (initially reporting for Reuters, then freelance) that he excelled. During World War II, with the rank of Commander, he worked as assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence at the Admiralty in London, privy to many secrets. It was his experience in this role and his earlier escapades in Russia that were to inspire many of the plots and characters that would appear within his later novels. After the war Fleming dabbled in travel journalism and began writing instructional articles for his network of 'Mercury [news] Service' agents. In the late '40s he bought a property in Jamaica, where in early 1952 he settled down to write a novel. Casino Royale, the first James Bond adventure, was produced in just two months. The same successful routine was followed every year for the rest of his life, leading to a total of fourteen Bond books.
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The Spy Who Loved Me
London: Jonathan Cape. 1962 [actually issued October 1961]. UNCORRECTED PROOF copy of the First Edition. Softcovers, octavo (18 x 11cm), pp.221. Publisher's green wraps, with titles printed in black. Some rubbing and wrinkling to spine, some damp marking within. Remains presentable. An inexpensive copy of the scarce proof; only 500..... More
The Spy Who Loved Me.
London: Pan Books, 1967. FIRST UK EDITION in paperback. Octavo (17 x 11cm), pp.172; [4], advertisements. Pictorial card softcovers with original price of 3/6 to rear (also priced for export to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa). Trivial handling to covers. Near fine with some inevitable and expected toning to..... More
The Spy Who Loved Me.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1962. [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, State A. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Crown Octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221; [1]. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Richard Chopping, priced at 15s. A near fine copy with a slight spine lean, one tiny..... More
Thunderball (A James Bond Novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1961. FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.254. Elegantly bound in half black calf over original cloth sides, blocked in blind with skeleton hand motif, spine gilt-titled in six compartments with traditional raised bands. A few minor marks within; binding is fresh. 'Thunderball' is one of the..... More
Thunderball.
London: Pan Books, 1963. FIRST EDITION in paperback. Slim octavo (18 x 11cm), pp.234; [6], advertisements. Pictorial card wrappers with the classic die-cut bullet hole design by Raymond Hawkey. Some expected toning/browning to paper, minor spine roll, moderate handling and wear to covers, some soiling to rear panel. Shows well..... More
You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. First Edition. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.256. Elegantly bound in half green calf over matching cloth sides, with gilt titles and raised bands to spine. A fine copy in an attractive recent leather binding. The last title in what has become known as the 'Blofeld' trilogy..... More
You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. First EDITION. Octavo, pp.256. With 'First Published March 1964' on the copyright page. Publisher's dark grey cloth-effect paper over boards with silver titles to spine and Japanese characters in gilt to upper, bamboo patterned endpapers, in original pictorial dust-wrapper by Richard Chopping. Light general wear only..... More
You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. [Thriller] First Edition. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.256. Elegantly bound in half black oasis morocco over marbled paper sides, with gilt titles, gilt decoration and raised bands to spine. A fine copy in an attractive recent leather binding. The last title in what has become known..... More
You Only Live Twice.
New York: Signet Books, July 1965. The true first paperback edition. Signet Books' series P2712. Pp.160. Publisher's illustrated softcovers with original price 60c to upper panel, all edges tinted red. Pages a little tanned as expected, some acceptable creases and wear, minor scuffs. A very good copy. Published simultaneously with..... More
![LOBBY CARDS] Goldfinger. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53561.jpg?v=1554805484)
[LOBBY CARDS] Goldfinger. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England 1964. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1964 UA film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a...... More
![LOBBY CARDS] Licence To Kill. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards. Ian Lancaster...](/pictures/thumb/42274.JPG?v=1493310905)
[LOBBY CARDS] Licence To Kill. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England, 1989. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1989 MGM/UA film starring Timothy Dalton as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Cubby Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a...... More
![LOBBY CARDS] Thunderball. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53562.jpg?v=1554805485)
[LOBBY CARDS] Thunderball. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England 1965. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1965 UA film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a...... More
![LOBBY CARDS] You Only Live Twice. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards. Ian...](/pictures/thumb/53563.jpg?v=1554805485)
[LOBBY CARDS] You Only Live Twice. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England, 1967. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1967 UA film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a...... More
![MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53553.jpg?v=1554805484)
[MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill.
Litho in USA, 1985. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1985 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. 'Golden Gate' style Artwork by Gouzee. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. Fine condition (Poster Grade 'A'). Will be..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54737.jpg?v=1567782971)
[MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill.
Great Britain: Printed in Nottingham by Lonsdale and Bartholomew Ltd., 1985. [Film promotion] British quad crown poster for the 1985 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Style A, Artwork by Dan Gouzeeo. With NSS (National Screen Service) credit..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53772.jpg?v=1556210545)
[MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale.
Litho in USA, 1967. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1967 Columbia Pictures film starring Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress and David Niven, produced by Charles K Feldman and Jerry Bresler. NSS no. 67/72. Artwork by Robert McGinnis. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. National Screen Service stamp to..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54738.JPG?v=1567855560)
[MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale.
Litho in USA, 2006. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2006 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. DOUBLE-SIDED, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Photograph by Greg Williams. Never folded. Some trivial handling;..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54739.JPG?v=1567855560)
[MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale.
Litho in USA, 2006. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 2006 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. DOUBLE-SIDED, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Photograph by Greg Williams. Never folded. Minor creasing to right-hand..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54740.jpg?v=1567855560)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor creasing to edges; fine condition (Poster..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54749.jpg?v=1568128400)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor creasing to edges; fine condition (Poster..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54750.jpg?v=1568109520)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet character poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor handling; fine condition (Poster Grade 'A')..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54751.jpg?v=1568109520)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet character poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor handling; fine condition (Poster Grade 'A')..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54752.jpg?v=1568109520)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet character poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor handling; fine condition (Poster Grade 'A')..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54753.jpg?v=1568109520)
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] COMPLETE SET OF FIVE U.S. one-sheet character posters for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches each. Never folded. Minor handling;..... More
![MOVIE POSTER] For Your Eyes Only. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/54734.JPG?v=1567780403)
[MOVIE POSTER] For Your Eyes Only.
Litho in USA, 1981. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1981 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. 'Legs' style Artwork by Bill Gold. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Rolled. Creased to lower margin with a couple..... More