Dr No

London: Jonathan Cape, 1963. [James Bond adventure] Fifth Impression. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine, with price-clipped pictorial dust-jacket designed by Pat Marriott. Top edge dusty, contents clean, would be fine, but for some overly enthusiastic use of tape (probably to secure an old clear protector) which has left numerous… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, true FIRST ISSUE. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, EARLIEST binding design without the 'Dancing Lady' design on the upper board, silver titles to spine, pictorial dust-wrapper designed by Pat Marriott. No inscriptions, edges clean, small amount of wear to the crown and tips of folds,… Read more about this item

London: Pan Books, 1960. [Spy thriller] The first Pan paperback edition. 'Great Pan' series G335. Octavo (18 x 12cm) pp.189; 3 (advertisements). Publisher's illustrated softcovers priced at 2/6. Cheap paper stock toned as expected, minor spine roll, lightly handled. A very good copy.

London: Jonathan Cape, 1962. [Thriller] SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR. Fourth impression. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's dark brown cloth in the original dust-wrapper illustrated by Pat Marriott. With author's presentation note to the flyleaf in blue ink; To / Lou / Whom I must / meet soon! / from / Ian Fleming (underline). A little wear… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond novel] FIRST EDITION, second printing. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth with 'Dancing Lady' design, illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott. Some light spotting, gift note to f.e.p., jacket moderately used, with a few rubs, tears with clear tape to reverse side, spine toned, price clipped. Very good. The second impression print… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION. An unusual pre-publication association/presentation copy with signed inscription by Ian Fleming's literary editor William Plomer. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper, pictorial jacket by Pat Marriott. With autograph note to flyleaf; A.… Read more about this item

London: Chancellor Press. 1984. [Spy thrillers] FIRST EDITIONS THUS, bibliographer's copies. Octavo (22 x 15cm), pp.285; [3], blank. Publisher's red vinyl-effect hardcovers with yellow endpapers, photographic dust-wrapper showing Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in the 1962 film 'Dr No'. [Idem] Variant binding in publisher's glazed photographic hardcovers without jacket as issued. From the comprehensive Ian Fleming Bibliographical Archive assembled… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. A working copy with some soiling within, covers with some marks, etc., provided with a later plain brown paper jacket with printed labels, made… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, First state. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine, in pictorial dust wrapper designed by Pat Marriott, priced at 13/6. Earliest state binding, without the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. No inscriptions, some spotting and toning, foil has dulled, jacket with a… Read more about this item

London: Pan Books, 1960. [Spy thriller] The first Pan paperback edition. 'Great Pan' series G335. Octavo (18 x 12cm) pp.189; 3 (advertisements). Publisher's illustrated softcovers priced at 2/6. Cheap paper stock toned as expected, some spine roll, lightly handled, one chip to rear cover. Very good. Gilbert A6a (18.1).

London: Chancellor Press. 1984. [Spy thrillers] FIRST EDITION THUS. Octavo (22 x 15cm), pp.285 [3]. Elegantly bound in half navy blue calf, lettered in gilt, raised bands to spine, matching cloth over boards. Light toning to text block, exterior as new. A fine copy in an attractive recent leather binding. A UK-only James Bond omnibus. Gilbert E7(1).

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, true FIRST ISSUE. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, EARLIEST binding design without the 'Dancing Lady' design on the upper board, silver titles to spine, pictorial dust-wrapper designed by Pat Marriott, priced 13/6. Contents clean, edges gently toned, discreet name hidden beneath front flap, bright jacket… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, bibliographer's copy. Binding A (Linson). Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. A working copy; disbound sheets (loose) in the cloth case, which shows some wear. Text is complete, some spotting, ink mark at foot. Provided with a later plain brown… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, bibliographer's copy. Binding A (Linson). Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. A very good copy with a few rubs and marks, provided with a later plain brown paper jacket with printed labels, made for ready-reference purposes. Jon Gilbert's file copy,… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. Illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott. A crisp, fine copy of the book in a lovely fine jacket with a touch of browning to the rear panel.… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. Illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott. Contents clean, trivial toning to edges. Near fine, in a bright, near fine, price clipped jacket. Housed in an custom cloth… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1956. [Thriller] FIRST EDITION, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Boots 'Booklovers' Library copy in their terracotta bookcloth titled in black to the spine, green 'shield' device blocked to the upper (not a label), with metal eyelet to crown (these were hung on hooks for display, rather than shelved). This binding is slightly shorter than… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. [James Bond novel] FIRST EDITION, sixth printing, binding 'B'. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's brown cloth with 'Dancing Lady' design, illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott priced at 16s. No inscriptions, contents clean. Edges of text block a little tanned, raised circle/pimple on cover which appears to have been there from manufacture (beneath the cloth),… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [James Bond] LEATHER BOUND FIRST EDITION, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Elegantly bound in black half oasis morocco over matching cloth sides, spine gilt-titled in six compartments with traditional raised bands, red endpapers. Contents mostly clean with a few spots and reading marks within, exterior as new. A very good copy in an… Read more about this item

London: Jonathan Cape, 1958. [Bond thriller] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Export copy. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, silver titles to spine. Second state binding, with the 'Dancing Lady' design to the upper. Illustrated dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott. No inscriptions, contents clean, edges a little toned/spotted, bright jacket with some minor edgewear and gentle toning to… Read more about this item