- 157
Fleming, Ian
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fleming, Ian
- [The Complete James Bond Books]. Jonathan Cape, 1953-66
- Paper
Casino Royale. 1953, half-title, concluding blank leaf at end, [Gilbert A1a.1.1]; Live and Let Die. 1954, half-title, [Gilbert A2a.1.1]; Moonraker. 1955, half-title, [Gilbert A3a.1.1]; Diamonds are Forever. 1956, half-title, [Gilbert A4a.1.1 or A4a.1.2]; From Russia, With Love. 1957, synopsis page, half-title, concluding blank leaf at end, dust-jacket bound at end, [Gilbert A5a.1.1 or A5a.1.2]; Dr No. 1958, half-title, portions of dust-jacket bound at end, [Gilbert A6a.1.1, A6a.1.2 or A6a.1.3]; Goldfinger. 1959, half-title, concluding blank leaf at end, [Gilbert A7a.1.1, A7a.1.2 or A7a.1.3]; For Your Eyes Only. 1960, half-title, [Gilbert A8a.1.1 or A8a.1.2]; Thunderball. 1961, half-title, concluding blank leaf at end, [Gilbert A9a.1.1 or A9a.1.2]; The Spy Who Loved Me. 1962, half-title, concluding blank leaf at end, [Gilbert A10a.1.1]; On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. 1963, half-title, [Gilbert A11a.1.1 or A11a.1.2]; You Only Live Twice. 1964, synopsis page, half-title, [Gilbert A12a.1.1 or A12a.1.2]; The Man with the Golden Gun. 1965, half-title, concluding blank leaf at end, dust-jacket bound at end, [Gilbert A13a.1.1, A13a.1.2, A13a.1.3, A13a.1.4, A13a.1.5 or A13a.1.6]; Octopussy and The Living Daylights. 1966, preliminary blank, half-title, dust-jacket bound at end, [cf Gilbert A14a.1.4 and A14a1.5 (later price-sticker showing both 16s and 80p)]; all 8vo, 14 volumes, FIRST EDITIONS, EACH VOLUME BOUND IN FULL BLACK MOROCCO WITH COLOURED MOROCCO ONLAYS BY SANGORSKI & SUTCLIFFE, each copy features a design in morocco onlays on front and back cover specific to each book, the spines together show “007” in coloured morocco onlays, gilt edges, collector’s slipcase with ribbon and morocco toggle featuring the Sangorski and Sutcliffe logo and “007”, back of box showing titles in gilt (14)
Condition
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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."