Ian Fleming Rare Books And Memorabilia

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Ian Fleming Rare Books And Memorabilia are collectible items relating to the celebrated British writer Iam Fleming.

Brief history/biography

Ian Lancaster Fleming was born on May 28th, 1908 and died on August 12th, 1964, and was a British author and journalist best known for penning the James Bond series, which has been declared as "the biggest-selling series of fictional books of all-time."

The Times listed Fleming as 14th on the list of "The 50 Greatest British Writers since 1945" in 2008.

Types of Ian Fleming Rare Books And Memorabilia

Books

Jonkers Rare Books, booksellers specialising in Ian Fleming, sold a first edition of the first James Bond book, Casino Royale inscribed to 'M' (John Godfrey, the inspiration for M) for £75,000 in 2009

Profiles in History in Calabasas Hills, California sold:

  • A first British edition copy of You Only Live Twice (1964) which was also inscribed by Fleming to "the real James Bond" for $70,000 in December of 2008.
  • The first British edition of The Spy Who Loved Me (1962) for $40,000 in December of 2008.
  • A first British edition copy of Thunderball which was also inscribed by Fleming for $25,000 in December of 2008.
  • A first British edition of Goldfinger (1959) for $30,000 in December of 2008.
  • A first British edition copy of For Your Eyes Only: Five Secret Occasions In The Life Of James Bond (1960) which was also inscribed by Fleming for $20,000 in December of 2008.

  • Bloomsbury Auctions in London sold a first edition copy of Casino Royale (1953) which was also inscribed by Fleming for £20,000 in December of 2007.

  • Sotheby's in New York sold a first edition copy of Casino Royale (1953) which was also inscribed by Fleming for $43,200 in November of 2004, and a first edition copy of Moonraker (1955) which was also inscribed by Fleming for $102,000 in November of 2004.

Christie's in New York sold:

  • A first edition copy of Casino Royale (1953) which included an inscription by Fleming for $47,800 in October of 2002.
  • The first edition copy of Live and Let Die (1954) which was also inscribed by Fleming for $71,700 in October of 2002.
  • A first edition copy of Diamonds are Forever (1956) which was also inscribed by Fleming to his long-time personal secretary for $26,290 in October of 2002.
  • A first edition copy of Thunderball (1961) which was also inscribed by Fleming for $26,290 in October of 2002.
  • A first edition copy of You Only Live Twice (1963) which was also inscribed by Fleming for $28,680 in October of 2002.
  • A first edition copy of Goldfinger (1961) which was also inscribed by Fleming to his long-time personal secretary for $23,900 in October of 2002.
  • A first edition copy of Casino Royale (1953) for $23,750 in June of 2008.
  • A first edition copy of Moonraker (1955) which was also inscribed by Fleming to his long-time personal secretary for $23,900 in October of 2002.

Documents

  • Profiles in History in Calabasas Hills, California sold an autograph manuscript "relating" to the James Bond movie From Russia With Love (1963) for $65,000 in August of 2008.

  • Christie's in New York sold a notebook containing autographed notes written by Fleming for You Only Live Twice (circa 1961) for $28,680 in October of 2002.

  • Christie's in London sold four autographed letters written by Fleming to Loelia Ponsonby for £33,650 in November of 2008.

Guide for collectors

Restoration of a first edition copy of Fleming's books or any autographed manuscripts and/or letters is not recommended.

For more information regarding where to find Ian Fleming memorabilia, visit www.jamesbondlifestyle.com or www.ianfleming.com.

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