Lot 43
  • 43

Fleming, Ian

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Fleming, Ian
  • Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang. London: Jonathan Cape, 1964-65
  • Paper
8vo (233 x 157mm.), 3 volumes, FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF THE THREE ADVENTURES, illustrations by John Burningham, original pictorial cloth, DUST-JACKETS, some very minor tears to edges of dust-jackets, dust-jackets very slightly soiled, foot of spine for second volume very slightly bumped (3)

Literature

Gilbert A17(1); A17(5) and A17(6)

Condition

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.
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

A fine set of Ian Fleming's only stories for children: the three adventures of Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang, the magical car. The 1968 film adaptation famously featured a screenplay by Roald Dahl and Ken Hughes.