"Outside of a dog, man's best friend is a book. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
— Groucho Marx
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From Russia With Love (Bons Baisers de Russie).
Printed in Belgium by Lichtert and Sons, Brussels. n.d. [1963]. A scarce Belgian petit-affiche poster for the 1963 United Artists film 'From Russia With Love', starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Cubby Broccoli and Harry Saltzman's EON Productions. Folded, condition B+. 20x14 inches, in simple black... More about From Russia With Love (Bons Baisers de Russie
A James Bond Omnibus. Containing Live and Let Die, Diamonds are Forever and Dr No.
London: Book Club Associates 1973. FIRST EDITION of the first James Bond omnibus to be published in the UK, preceding the Jonathan Cape equivalent. Publisher's hardcover in original metallic effect dust-wrapper. A used copy with some toning to edges of text block. Jacket shows general use, some scuffing and soiling... More about A James Bond Omnibus. Containing Live and Let Die, Diamonds are Forever and Dr No
Live and Let Die (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1954. FIRST EDITION, Second Issue. SIGNED to flyleaf by the late Kenneth Lewis, illustrator of this jacket, with added inscription 'artist to Ian Fleming'. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper-covered boards, titled and decorated in gilt, with original dust-wrapper crediting artist Lewis to the front flap immediately below the... More about Live and Let Die (a James Bond novel
Moonraker (a James Bond novel)
London: Jonathan Cape. 1955. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, BINDING B (Linson material). Publisher's black cloth, titled in silver, without jacket. This version is in the Linson cloth, which has a higher sheen and closer pattern/texture and is both described and illustrated on page 8 of the bibliography. Binding B also... More about Moonraker (a James Bond novel
Moonraker / The Spy Who Loved Me.
UK, Lonsdale and Bartholomew, Nottingham. (1979). An original UK quad for 'Moonraker' and 'The Spy Who Loved Me' Double Bill, starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Cubby Broccoli's EON Productions. Rolled, condition A (fresh). Approx dimensions 40x30 inches, landscape format, (Will be despatched rolled, in tube)... More about Moonraker / The Spy Who Loved Me
Octopussy and the Living Daylights.
London: Jonathan Cape. 1966. An UNCORRECTED PROOF copy of the first edition. In printed green wrappers and the pictorial dust-jacket which differs considerably to the published version. The text features some significant differences within the preliminaries leaves, plus literals and minor variations throughout. A very good copy of the book... More about Octopussy and the Living Daylights
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1963 [actually issued September 1962]. PROOF copy in softcovers. Pp.288. The text features numerous changes to the published text, and "has more errors and required more amendments than any other Fleming title" Gilbert, p.354. Some acceptable general wear, ink note to flyleaf; a very good, used copy... More about On Her Majesty's Secret Service (a James Bond novel
On Her Majesty's Secret Service (a James Bond novel).
London: Jonathan Cape, 1963. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED LIMITED ISSUE. Octavo (195 x 35mm), pp.288. Colour frontispiece of the author by Charles Amherst Villiers. Signed by Ian Fleming to limitation page marked 'presentation' Publisher's quarter vellum over black cloth with gilt titles to spine, top edge gilt, in a original clear... More about On Her Majesty's Secret Service (a James Bond novel
![The Property of a Lady (a James Bond story) [THE IVORY HAMMER]. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53670.jpg?v=1555597689)
The Property of a Lady (a James Bond story) [THE IVORY HAMMER].
New York, NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston (Printed in Great Britain by Percy Lund), 1964. [James Bond] First (and only) printing. US issue, from the UK sheets. Quarto (28 x 21cm), pp.254. Publisher's red cloth in pictorial dust-jacket. A lovely fine copy in price-clipped wrapper, with a little laminate shrinkage... More about The Property of a Lady (a James Bond story) [THE IVORY HAMMER
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 about The Spy Who Loved Me
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 about Thunderball (A James Bond Novel
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 about Thunderball
You Only Live Twice
London: Jonathan Cape. 1964 [actually issued late 1963]. An UNCORRECTED PROOF copy of the first edition. In printed green wrappers and the pictorial dust-jacket, stamped 'Proof Only' etc. on the inside front flap, with minor variations to the blurb on the rear flap over the published version. A fine copy... More about You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
New York: New American Library 1964. FIRST US EDITION. Pp.240. Publisher's yellow hardback cloth binding with unfaded red topstain, red endpapers, pictorial dustjacket. Page edges a little dusty, jacket shows some handling, a few marks to spine. No inscriptions or price-clipping. Very good. The last title in what has become... More about You Only Live Twice
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 about You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel
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 about You Only Live Twice (a James Bond novel
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 about You Only Live Twice
![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 about LOBBY CARDS] Goldfinger. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards
![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 about LOBBY CARDS] Licence To Kill. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards
![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 about LOBBY CARDS] Thunderball. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards
![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 about LOBBY CARDS] You Only Live Twice. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards
![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 about MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill
![MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53556.JPG?v=1554804976)
[MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill.
Litho in USA, 1985. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster, ADVANCE style 'B' (side profile of Bond and Mayday), for the 1985 United Artists' film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Gouzee. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded... More about MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill
![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 about MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale
![MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever. Ian Lancaster FLEMING](/pictures/thumb/53613.jpg?v=1555421427)
[MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever.
Printed in England by Lonsdale and Bartholomew, 1971. [Film promotion] British ADVANCE Double crown poster (pictorial vesion) for the 1971 United Artists film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Salzman and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Approximate dimensions 30 x 20 inches. Artwork by Robert... More about MOVIE POSTER] Diamonds Are Forever