- 164
Fleming, Ian
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Fleming, Ian
- Diamonds are Forever. Jonathan Cape, 1956
- Paper
8vo, FIRST EDITION, FIRST IMPRESSION (with "Boofy" for "Dolly" on p.134), half-title, original black cloth (Gilbert's Type B), ruled in blind in a repeated diamond pattern with silver diamond motif on upper board, titled in silver on spine, DUST-JACKET, collector's black cloth slipcase, dust-jacket very lightly browned
Literature
Gilbert A4a(1.2)
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."
"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
Fleming had appropriated the nickname "Boofy" from his wife's cousin Lord Arran, who was known as Arthur "Boofy" Gore. Unfortunately, the character Fleming has chosen was a particularly unpleasant one, and upset Lord Arran. Fleming apologized and - for the only time - revised the character's name in the proof stage from 'Gore' to 'Kidd'. However, one mention of the nickname "Boofy" remained in the published text, which was swiftly corrected for the second impression.