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GOOD hardcover in GOOD dust jacket, no marks in text, strong binding, clean exterior.

Size: 8x6x2; Very good hardcover, in dust jacket, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; leatherette boards very good; gilt titling remains bright and bold. Light shelfwear to jacket, which remains intact and handsome. Interior is free of previous owner markings. Toning to text block. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota; due to the size/weight of this book additional shipping charges may apply.

[James Bond] First UK Paperback edition (May 1965), being the fourth printing overall- the first three printings (September-December 1964) were not for sale in the United Kingdom. Octavo (16 x 10cm), pp.238 [2]. Softcover in pictorial card wrappers, priced 3/6 to upper cover. Minor wear, toned to extremities as expected. Near fine. Following the exported printings "this is the first printing officially intended for sale in the UK" -Gilbert, pages 372-3. Gilbert A11a (21.1).

[James Bond] First UK Paperback edition (May 1965), being the fourth printing overall- the first three printings (September-December 1964) were not for sale in the United Kingdom. Octavo (16 x 10cm), pp.238 [2]. Softcover in pictorial card wrappers, priced 3/6 to upper cover. No ink names. Paper stock slightly toned as expected, some spine roll else fine. Following the exported printings "this is the first printing officially intended for sale in the UK" -Gilbert, pages 372-3. Gilbert A11a (21.1).

VERY GOOD hardcover in VERY GOOD dust jacket, no marks in text, very clean dust jacket.

Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. DJ shows very light edgewear; Binding is sound; Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Dust jacket in very good condition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. 1985 printing; An excellent copy, gently worn; Pages free of markings; Jacket housed in protective mylar; Secure packaging for safe delivery.

[James Bond omnibus] FIRST EDITION THUS, bibliographer's copy. Large octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.862; [2]. Publisher's burgundy cloth in photographic dust-wrapper featuring colour stills from the 1962 film 'Dr. No'. Contents clean, ink owner name, later pencil ownership of Jon Gilbert. Near fine, in similar jacket. With individual illustrated title pages, this represents the first illustrated omnibus. Gilbert E5a(1).

GOOD hardcover in GOOD dust jacket, no marks in text, strong binding, clean exterior.

'De Luxe Edition' stated on title page. FIRST EDITION THUS. Octavo, pp.504. With several colour illustrations by Roger Coleman. Publisher's green leatherette over combed marbled sides, purple endpapers, top edge coloured purple, original illustrated ex-libris label tucked in (unused, invariably missing). A clean, fine copy. The bibliographer's copy, with his pencilled ownership. His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Includes a bonus article 'The Truth About Bond', being an abridged version of Ian Fleming's interview with Roy Newquist for 'Counterpoint'. This is the publisher's deluxe edition, in a traditional leather-effect binding; a trade edition with jacket was also issued. Gilbert A13a, page 432, 'Anthology Appearances'.

[Espionage novel] Vintage hardcover reprint. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.288. Library binding with jacket affixed to boards. Ninth printing. Used ex-library copy with expected institutional markings, declassification stamp, and associated wear. Gilbert A11a (9).

Size: 8x6x2; Very good hardcover, in dust jacket, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; leatherette boards very good; gilt titling remains bright and bold. Light shelfwear to jacket, which remains intact and handsome. Interior is free of previous owner markings. Toning to text block. Ships same or next day from Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota; due to the size/weight of this book additional shipping charges may apply.

[Thriller] Eighth Impression, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.288. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with silver titles to the spine, illustrated dust-wrapper. A well-used ex-library copy with expected institutional markings and associated wear. Library notice to pastedown, jacket was taped to boards, without front flap. The majority of Cape's James Bond hardcover reprints were taken into the lending library system to replace existing well-worn stock. This was the first Cape printing of On Her Majesty's Secret Service to be published since the author's death in August 1964. From the comprehensive James Bond collection assembled by Jon Gilbert (bookplate within). His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert A11a (8.3).

VERY GOOD hardcover in VERY GOOD dust jacket, no marks in text, very clean dust jacket.

[James Bond omnibus] FIRST EDITION THUS. Large octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.847; [1]. blank. Publisher's pictorial hardcovers in illustrated dust-wrapper, illustrative dust-jacket in the same design. No inscriptions or ownership markings. Pages a little toned otherwise fine. An attractive omnibus edition with action-packed movie-style illustrated artwork. Rather elusive. Gilbert, Jon. Ian Fleming The Bibliography, E12.

[James Bond omnibus] 1984 Reissue, sold through St. Michael / Marks & Spencer. Large octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.862; [2]. Publisher's black hardcovers, photographic dust-wrapper featuring a colour still of Sean Connery as James Bond. Pages toned as usual, jacket a trifle sunned to spine. Near fine. Bibliographer Jon Gilbert's copy (pencil ownership within). His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert E5a(2).

[Spy novel] CLASSIC READERS EDITION. Octavo (22 x 14cm), pp.320. Publisher's Alpine white hardcovers stamped in gilt, decorated with the author's initials in gilt to cover, plain black endpapers. Absolutely fine/as new. SIGNED on behalf of the publisher by Jon Gilbert [Adrian Harrington Ltd]. One of a selection of titles by Ian Fleming, uniformly cased in harlequin colours, comprising sheets from the Ian Fleming Centenary Edition in an elegant new hardback binding for 2022. 007's second showdown with Blofeld, and the only Bond adventure set during the festive season.

Dust jacket in very good condition. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. 1985 printing; An excellent copy, gently worn; Pages free of markings; Jacket housed in protective mylar; Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. DJ shows very light edgewear; Binding is sound; Secure packaging for safe delivery.

[Spy novel omnibus] FIRST EDITION THUS. Large octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.847; [1]. blank. Publisher's pictorial hardcovers in illustrated dust-wrapper, illustrative dust-jacket in the same design. Contents clean, pages a little toned as usual otherwise fine. An attractive omnibus edition with action-packed movie-style illustrated artwork. Bibliographer Jon Gilbert's copy (pencil ownership within). His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert E12.

[Thriller] Tenth Impression, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.288. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with gilt titles to the spine, illustrated dust-wrapper priced at £3.95. Contents toned (first gathering on better paper), covers are fine. Jacket toned to spine with a little rubbing to foot. Overall near fine. From the comprehensive James Bond collection assembled by Jon Gilbert (pencilled notes and ownership within). His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert A11a (10).

[James Bond omnibus] FIRST EDITION THUS, bibliographer's copy, with scarce wraparound band. Large octavo (23 x 16cm), pp.862; [2]. Publisher's burgundy cloth, red and orange 'Ian Fleming' printed endpapers, photographic dust-wrapper featuring colour stills from the 1962 film 'Dr. No'. Contents clean, minor shelf wear, jacket with one small nick at crown. Near fine. American version of E5a(1), with statement on c.p. 'Printed in the United States of America /by R. R. Donnelley and Sons Company'. The ISBN remains the same, although this version does not include the individual illustrated title pages. Employs a UK wrapper priced at £4.95 but often clipped or priced in $ via label). Bibliographer Jon Gilbert's copy (pencil ownership within). His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. See Gilbert E5a(1).

[Spy novel] CENTENARY EDITION, second impression. Octavo (23 x 15cm), pp.[viii]; 316; [2], blank; [10] adverts. Bound in original silver-stamped black cloth in striking dust-jackets with 'retro' style artwork by Michael Gillette. A few tiny marks to jacket; virtually as new. The bibliographer's copy, with his pencilled note and ownership signature to free endpaper. His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Gilbert A11a (16).

[Spy Fiction] Nine volumes, octavo (18 x 12cm). A group of vintage paperbacks in the collectable 'Anniversary' series with wraparound photographic cover art. Mixed printings ('Spy' and 'Live Twice' are first printings). Cheap paper toned as expected, discreet library label to 'Dr. No', Goldfinger is ex-library with laminated covers, all others are free from names or stamps, some with occasional reading/spine creases, overall very good to fine. See Gilbert, Jon. Ian Fleming The Bibliography.

[Spy novel] FIRST EDITION, Binding 'A'. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.288. Publisher's dark grey cloth-effect paper over boards with silver titles to spine, in original jacket designed by Richard Chopping. A well used copy; inside cloth joint showing, tape marks to paste-downs, contents thumbed, jacket rather poor, with some loss to spine, old taped repair to front, price clipped.

[Spy thrillers] JAMES BOND PAPERBACKS. Thirteen volumes, octavos. A collection of vintage paperback editions (various printings) of the original Ian Fleming novels. Both versions of 'The Spy' are first printings. Used condition with expected tanning to text blocks, some rubbing/creasing, a few spines sunned, rubbed to joints, may have owner names etc., but no significant defects. 'Thunderball' has a tip-ex/liquid paper spill to cover.

[Thriller collection] FIRST EDITION thus. Volume Two (of two), containing Ian Fleming's 1963 James Bond novel. Octavo (22 x 14cm), pp.512. With colour plate illustrations. Bound in publisher's illustrated glazed covers. No jacket was issued. Cheap paper toned, spine gently sunned. Very good. From the comprehensive Ian Fleming bibliographical archive assembled by Jon Gilbert, with his pencilled ownership. Now rather scarce (no other copy is listed at the time of writing). Gilbert A11a, 'Anthology Appearances', p.377.

[Spy novel] FIRST EDITION, Binding 'A'. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.288. Publisher's dark grey cloth-effect paper over boards with silver titles to spine, in original jacket designed by Richard Chopping priced at 16s. A used copy/collection filler. Book has soiling to fore-edge, blue ink inscription to flyleaf with 'Please return' messages, jacket with chips and tears, similarly worn/soiled to fore-edge. An inexpensive copy of the first edition in jacket. Published in 1963, this is the second part of a collection of James Bond books that has become known as the 'Blofeld' trilogy, sitting between Thunderball (1961) and You Only Live Twice (1964). The title was filmed by Eon Productions in 1969, starring George Lazenby as 007, Diana Rigg as Tracy and Telly Savalas as Ernst Stavro Blofeld. Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A11a (1.1).

[James Bond Novels] COMPLETE FILM TIE-IN SERIES as published by Signet Books, in their standard paperback format. Eight volumes, mixed printings. Octavo (19 x 11), each in the publisher's soft covers printed with a design or notice celebrating the recent filming of the title, edges coloured red or yellow. No ink names or writing, Dr.No has a bookstore stamp and price in pesetas (likely Mexican), cheap paper toned as expected, some general wear to spines and covers. A very good set. Difficult to assembkle; includes the scarce version of 'You Only Live Twice' with the neon pink film label applied. A full set (as published) of the Signet movie tie-ins; the remaining Fleming books were either not issued as tie-ins [e.g. Moonraker, The Spy Who Loved Me] or were released as tie-ins by other publishers [Bantam, Jove and Berkley/Charter]. Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography (2012).

[Thriller collection] 'Deluxe' issue. Two volumes, octavo (22 x 14 x 8cm), pp.512; 512. With colour plate illustrations. Publisher's red vinyl-covered boards blocked in black and gilt, with ribbon marker. No jacket was issued. Light spotting to top edge, lacks f.e.p., else fine. On Her Majesty's Secret Service appears in volume two. First published in this edition in 1982, this is the reprinted 'deluxe' edition (1995), with antique-style covers blocked in gilt (the original was bound in illustrated glazed boards without gilt). From the comprehensive Ian Fleming bibliographical archive assembled by Jon Gilbert, with his pencilled ownership. Rather scarce (no other copy listed at the time of writing). Gilbert A11a, 'Anthology Appearances', p.377.

[James Bond Novels] COMPLETE FILM TIE-IN SERIES in the standard paperback format. 13 volumes. Octavo (19 x 11 x 19cm), each in the publisher's soft covers printed with a design celebrating the recent filming of the title. Some browning/toning to the cheap paperstock as expected. Some toning/sunning to spines, reading creases to same, light rubbing in places, owner name to 'Octopussy', ink stamps to 'Golden Gun' and 'The Living Daylights', small area of tip-ex to inside cover of 'Diamonds', remainder free from markings. A very good set, complete in this format; a further Fleming-Bond film tie-in would be issued by Penguin books for 'Casino Royale' (2006), but this was part of the larger-sized 'Modern Classics' series; the film tie-ins for The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker were not written by Fleming, and no UK tie-in was produced for A View To A Kill. Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography (2012).

[James Bond] Nine volumes. Octavo (18 x 11cm). Publisher's soft covers designed by Roseanne Serra and Richie Fahey, priced at $14.00 each Some with Borders price label to rear). Various printings. Although dated 2002 on the copyright page, this group were all issued in 2008 with the Ian Fleming Centenary roundel to the front covers. Together with 'Quantum of Solace', first printing, issued uniform with this series (not available in the UK in this format) Absolutely fine/as new. The bibliographer's copies, with his pencilled ownership to first page. His encyclopaedic guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. See Gilbert, Jon. Ian Fleming The Bibliography.

[Spy Fiction] Fourteen volumes. Octavos (18 x 11 x 17cm). Publisher's colour illustrated softcovers, all edges tinted red. A vintage set of Signet paperbacks in the popular 'D' series edition with uniform vignette cover artwork and bold 'A James Bond Thriller' lettering. The final three titles are FIRST PRINTINGS, designated 'P' series (not issued as 'D' series). Expected toning to cheap paper stock. A used set with some signs of reading and handling, some creases/soiling, ink ownership to For Your Eyes Only' and 'Thunderball', discreet ink price '10p' to 'Goldfinger'. Shows well as a set. See Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography.