London: Jonathan Cape, (1956).. First edition, first impression, 8vo, 257, (1) pp. Publisher's blind stamped black cloth, silver diamond to the upper cover, light wear to the top of the upper joint, small patch of wear to the lower cover. Gilbert A4a (1.2).

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Ian Fleming (1908-1964), creator of the world's best-known secret agent, is the author of fourteen James Bond books. Born in London in 1908 and educated at Eton and Sandhurst, he became the Reuters Moscow correspondent in 1929. In the spring of 1939, Fleming went back to Moscow as a special correspondent for the London Times . In June of that same year, he joined Naval Intelligence and served throughout World War II, finally earning the rank of Commander, RNVSR (Sp.). Much of the James Bond material was drawn directly from Fleming's experiences as an intelligence officer. Later, Fleming became a consultant on foreign affairs for the London Sunday Times , by which time he had become far better known as the creator of James Bond.

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Bookseller: Bow Windows Bookshop (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 46389
Title: Diamonds are Forever
Author: FLEMING, Ian
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London: Jonathan Cape
Date Published: (1956).
Keywords: Literature

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