" It is a man's duty to have books. A library is not a luxury, but one of the necessaries of life. "
— Henry Ward Beecher
New York, NY: Dodd, Mead, 1984. [James Bond reference book] SIGNED FIRST EDITION, association copy. Large octavo (29 x 22cm), pp.[xiv]; 256; [1], About The Author; [1], blank. Illustrated throughout. Publisher's red softcovers. The hardcover and paperback were issued simultaneously. Inscribed to flyleaf; 'Best Regards // Raymond Benson.' Gently toned to spine; a near fine copy. From the collection of Ian Fleming bibliographer Jon Gilbert with his pencil signature/ownership. The author's highly acclaimed first book, which was nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Biographical/Critical Work in 1984. Item #65151
See Gilbert, page 592.
Price: £295.00
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