- 107
Fleming, Ian.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of 10 first editions of the 'James Bond' novels, all with dust-jackets:
Dr. No. 1958, dancing girl in brown silhouette on upper cover, slight wear to jacket; Goldfinger. 1959, skull design in blind and gold on upper cover, ownership inscription, jacket torn and repaired, and slightly worn and soiled; For Your Eyes Only. 1960; Thunderball. 1961, upper cover with skeletal hand design in blind, ownership inscription; The Spy who Loved Me. 1962; On Her Majesty's Secret Service. 1963, silver design on boards, some wear to jacket; You Only Live Twice. 1964, price-clipped; The Man with the Golden Gun. 1965, green endpapers, another copy, a variant with white endpapers; Octopussy and The Living Daylights. 1966; original cloth boards, dust-jackets (10)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
With the exception of Dr. No all these have the celebrated dust-jacket designs by the late Richard Chopping.