FLEMING, IAN
Diamonds are Forever. London: Jonathan Cape, [1956]. First edition, first impression with 'Boofy' for 'Dolly' on p. 134. Publisher's black cloth with blind-stamped diapered design, stamped in silver, in original dust jacket designed by Pat Marriott, with a twelve and sixpence price. 7 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches (19 x 12.5 cm); 257 pp. Small defect to the head of the fold for the front flap repaired on the interior with tape, generally an attractive example; internally generally a clean copy of the book, but with a former owner's ink stamp on the title and front free endpaper.
Sold for $1,920
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
Includes Buyer's Premium
FLEMING, IAN
Diamonds are Forever. London: Jonathan Cape, [1956]. First edition, first impression with 'Boofy' for 'Dolly' on p. 134. Publisher's black cloth with blind-stamped diapered design, stamped in silver, in original dust jacket designed by Pat Marriott, with a twelve and sixpence price. 7 1/2 x 4 7/8 inches (19 x 12.5 cm); 257 pp. Small defect to the head of the fold for the front flap repaired on the interior with tape, generally an attractive example; internally generally a clean copy of the book, but with a former owner's ink stamp on the title and front free endpaper.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Sep 12, 2024
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