Ian Fleming | Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang corrected proofs, 1963, 3 volumes, presentation copy from the artist

UK: Greenford Park Warehouse

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September 22, 03:01 PM GMT

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3,000 - 5,000 GBP

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Ian Fleming

Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang [Adventure Number 1, 2, 3]. London: Jonathan Cape, 1963

3 volumes, 8vo, corrected proofs, publisher's soft card covers illustrated by John Burningham, no dust-jacket as issued, collector's green half morocco clamshell box, some soiling and creasing to wrappers

INSCRIBED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR JOHN BURNINGHAM (1936-2019) to Jon Gilbert. 250 copies only.

Ian Fleming's only book for children; the 1968 Oscar-nominated musical was produced by Cubby Broccoli.

Gilbert A17a, 'Uncorrected Proof Copies', pp. 492-3

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