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Fleming, Ian
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fleming, Ian
- On Her Majesty's Secret Service. Jonathan Cape, 1963
- paper
8vo, first edition, SPECIAL EDITION, NO. 204 OF 250 COPIES SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, frontispiece portrait by Amherst Villiers, original parchment-backed black cloth lettered in gilt, white ski-track motif on upper cover, top edge gilt, preserved in specially made Sangorski and Sutcliffe black morocco folding box with matching jewelled design on upper panel, some slight foxing, minor wear to covers
Literature
Gilbert A11a(1.2, signed limited issue)
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
THE ONLY SIGNED LIMITED EDITION "JAMES BOND" NOVEL IN A SPLENDID MATCHING SANGORSKI CASE.