Fleming, Ian.

Casino Royale. Jonathan Cape, 1953, original black cloth with red heart on upper cover, dust-jacket (later state, with Sunday Times review), lower panel of jacket a bit soiled; Live and Let Die. Jonathan Cape, 1954, original black cloth with gilt medallion on upper cover, first state dust-jacket, lower panel of jacket a bit soiled; Moonraker. Jonathan Cape, 1955, original black cloth lettered in silver, dust-jacket, upper cover with slight crease at head; Diamonds are Forever. Jonathan Cape, 1956, original black cloth with silver diamond on upper cover, dust-jacket, minor edge wear to jacket; From Russia, with Love. Jonathan Cape, 1957, original black cloth with silver gun and red rose on upper cover, dust-jacket, upper panel of jacket with two small chips and a closed tear; Dr. No. Jonathan Cape, 1958, original black cloth with brown dancing girl on upper cover, dust-jacket, lower panel of jacket a bit soiled; Goldfinger. Jonathan Cape, 1959, original black cloth with skull and coins in gilt and blind on upper cover, dust-jacket; For Your Eyes Only. Jonathan Cape, 1960, original black cloth with white eye on upper cover, dust-jacket, spine of jacket a bit soiled; Thunderball. Jonathan Cape, 1961, original black cloth with skeletal hand in blind on upper cover, dust-jacket, minor edge-wear to jacket; The Spy who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962, original black cloth with dagger in silver and blind on upper cover, dust-jacket, small spot on upper panel of jacket; On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Jonathan Cape, 1963, original black cloth with ski-tracks in white on upper cover, dust-jacket; You Only Live Twice. Jonathan Cape, 1964, original black cloth with Japanese text in gilt on upper cover, dust-jacket; The Man with the Golden Gun. Jonathan Cape, 1965, original black cloth, with the rare gilt gun on upper cover, dust-jacket, minor wear to spine ends of jacket; Octopussy and The Living Daylights. Jonathan Cape, 1966, original black cloth with title in silver on upper cover, first state dust-jacket with no price sticker, 8vo (14)

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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