Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Ian Fleming. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$22.50 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 221p. A hardcover book in good condition, lacking the dustjacket. The binding is slightly cockeyed, but still tight. Edges of spine are worn and corners of boards are rubbed. Faint staining on top edge. Owner's signature and pen scribbles on front and back endpapers. Otherwise, text clean. The first edition, third printing of this James Bond novel.
Seller: Kubik Fine Books Ltd., ABAA, Dayton, OH, U.S.A.
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$26.52 + shipping
Condition: Fair
Description: 1962. Fourth Impression. 221 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth with silver blade to front and lettering to spine. Written with Vivienne Michel. Light foxing, water staining and tanning to pages and gutters; text unaffected. More prominent to text block edges. Light cracking to gutters; some slight looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with mild staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Pronounced bumping and denting to rear board. Spine has light tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me (4th impression). Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$29.63 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 1st ed, 4th imp. Boards have some light wear, surface marks. Content has slight toning. No DJ. Owner signature to ffep.
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian.. The Spy Who Loved Me.. , 1962.
Price: US$33.11 + shipping
Description: Jonathan Cape, London 1962. First edition. Publishers decorated boards. No dust jacket. 221 pages. Nice copy in fine condition.
Seller: Antikvariat Röde Orm, Göteborg, Sweden
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. The Book Club, London, 1962.
Price: US$45.09 + shipping
Description: The first Book Club edition of the ninth novel to feature James Bond, published the same year as the true first edition. The shortest and most sexually explicit novel by Fleming, this story is unlike other Bond novels in that it is told in the first person by a Canadian woman, Vivienne Michel.Ian Fleming was a British journalist, intelligence officer and writer. His 'James Bond' series is one of the most influential pieces of spy fiction, having sold over one hundred million copies worldwide. It has spanned an extremely popular film series, featuring seven actors starring as the titular character.The first Book Club edition, published the same year as the Jonathan Cape true first edition, with the original pictorial dust wrapper. In the publisher's original full cloth binding with an unclipped dust wrapper. Externally generally smart; some slight discolouration and bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Dust wrapper is worn to the head of the spine, with a tear crossing the joint, and chipped to the tail, as well as slight wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Book Club, London, 1962.
Price: US$51.53 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: Undated book club edition. Post war late 1950's reissue of Jonathan Cape 15 s. od. net. Firmly bound and clean with a few marks commesurate with age. Good/ Very Good overall condion.
Seller: Babushka Books & Framers, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$57.97 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 1962first printing without it's dust jacket. Boards worn, base of the spine has torn cloth, spine leaning a little, owner's inscription, page edges tanned. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging.
Seller: High Street Books, New Mills, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster, (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$61.84 + shipping
Description: [Espionage novel] FIRST EDITION, second impression, crown octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers, without jacket. No ink names or inscriptions. Edges thumbed, a few spots of browning within (nothing serious), boards a little bumped/marked. Vintage hardcover, very good. The tenth book in the James Bond series. A beautiful girl with a sensual past, Vivienne Michel is different from all the women 007 has known before. When she is confronted with two evil killers there is only one man who can save her â" Bond himself. Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A10a (2).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian with Vivienne Michel. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$68.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 1st edition 4th impression Dec 1962. Hardcover with dust jacket. Embossed silver dagger on front board. Red endpapers. Small booksellers price erased from half title. Tiny hint of foxing only. Otherwise a nice tidy copy. The jacket is not price clipped at 16s. net and has shallow chipping and closed tears as well as rubbing.(Will be placed in an archival jacket protector on buyers request before dispatch) .
Seller: The Secret Bookshop, Tararua, New Zealand
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me - BOOK ONLY. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$103.06 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: HARDBACK - A good or better book only, bound in the publisher's black cloth boards with soiling to the boards and with pushing to the spine tips. Internally, the book is free of any previous owner names or inscriptions. There is a small book seller's stamp to the base of the front pastedown. There is foxing to the page block, but the inner text is clean and fresh. A correct UK first edition, first impression sadly missing its dust wrapper.
Seller: West Hull Rare Books - P.B.F.A., Hull, YORKS, United Kingdom
Price: US$109.50 + shipping
Description: ['Sixties literature] FIRST EDITION. Octavo, pp.189; [3], blank. Publisher's pink cloth, top edge blue, with typographic dust-jacket priced at 15s. A crisp clean, near fine copy in a slightly rubbed jacket. A rather racy novel about the extra curricular activities at an exclusive girls' boarding-school. An early copy of this story was sent to Cape stable-mate Ian Fleming for a possible review, perhaps due to the fact that his current publication was the most sexually explicit of his spy novels, and a shocking departure from his usual 007 capers. This copy was later part of the comprehensive James Bond collection assembled by Jon Gilbert (pencilled notes and signature within). His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. See Gilbert, pp.588, 671.
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian ; Michel, Vivienne. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description: 221 pages (complete). A companionable copy. Please note that the dustjacket is from a 6th impression copy (pub: 1964). The dustjacket has a clear cellophane protective cover. The dj price has been snipped. The corners of both flaps have been snipped. The dj is otherwise tidy, neat, sure. The boards are healthy. There is light wear to the head and foot of the spine. The spine and the boards are sure and comfortable. The contents are agreeable. The frontispage has a previous owner signature. There are blotches and smears of handling / storage related marks here and there throughout. In general and by far, the contents are bright, fresh, clean, clear, hale, certain, convivial, keen. fk. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
FLEMING, IAN & MICHEL, VIVIENNE. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape 1962, 1962.
Price: US$150.33 + shipping
Description: FIRST EDITION, octavo, brown heavy boards, silver gilt lettering to spine, blind stamp & silver gilt dagger illus to front board, red eps, illus/map of Dreamy Pines Motor Court to prelims, 221pp, VG (light bruising to extrems, minor discolouration & sl soiling to spine & boards, light tanning & moderate foxing to page edges, light foxing to prelims & terminals) in d/w, VG (all corners clipped, light creasing & chipping to edges, moderate foxing)
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
FLEMING, Ian. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. London : Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$161.03 + shipping
Description: First Edition. Very good condition. No dust jacket. Dusting to the top of the text block. The head of the spine has a very small tear (see picture) and there is a small white mark on the front cover. Otherwise a bright and clean copy with no internal markings or inscriptions. The silver dagger motif on the front cover is particularly well preserved. The tenth book in the James Bond series.
Seller: Surrey Hills Books, Cranleigh, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$176.68 + shipping
Description: Hardcover : pp. (8) 11 - 221 (, blank) : red e.p.s : brown boards with embossed dagger with silver foil blade : lettering to spine in silver foil : Richard Chopping designed jacket with 15s price and four Cape clipped corners. Top edge lightly toned and spotted, a few small marks to other edges; ownership signature to f.f.e.p.; single fox mark to half title and title at the outside margin; jacket with small chips and tears at corners and head and tail of spine. [Gilbert A10a (1.1). First edition, First Printing, first state.
Seller: Archives Fine Books (ANZAAB, ILAB), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me - w/DUST JACKET NOT PRICE CLIPPED. Jonathan Cape (U.K.), 1962.
Price: US$249.99 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: IAN FLEMING - THE SPY WHO LOVED ME, published by Jonathan Cape, copyright 1962, First Printing (states "First Published 1962" At top of copyright page with no references to subsequent printings), red endpapers, list in front of book to "Thunderball", rear flap is BLANK, Black boards with impressed silver gilt knife to front board and silver gilt lettering on spine. Richard Chopping illustrated DJ, 15s net. Book has one creased page corner, no foxing to pages or endpapers, slight dust soiling/age darkening to outer page edges (no foxing), no soiling or or erasures or scotch tape marks to endpapers (any erasing to these red endpapers leaves an ugly white mark), no former ownership markings or used bookstore stamps inside, no internal hinge splitting, no wear to board edges, board corners or spine tips (hint of shelf wear to spine tip corners), no bumped board corners, no oxidizing/wear to gilt lettering on spine or to knife on front board, no soiling/discoloration to boards. Dust jacket has closed tear with related crease & chip at bottom spine tip, otherwise no chipping, tearing or creasing, slight wear to spine tips with 'v' loss to spine tip corners, hint of wear to front flap crease (nick losses at flap crease corners), just a hint of wear to left/right on spine, hint of edge wear, just a hint of spine sun darkening (common defect with this DJ - normally the spine is found badly age darkened), no foxing spots, small stain to right of spine, slight dust rubbing to panels & spine (common defect with this light colored DJ), no foxing to panels/spine, no age darkening near flap ceases, no other staining/soiling. Overall a FINE- book in VG- condition dust jacket (not price clipped) of any Ian Fleming original U.K. Cape hardcover book. I have a number of other U.S. and U.K. Ian Fleming James Bond 1st printing hardcover appearances up for sale.
Seller: Far North Collectible Books, Anchorage, AK, U.S.A.
Fleming, Ian. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$262.50 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 8vo; 221 pages; Minor soiling on rear of jacket. Name, date and notation on inside front cover.
Seller: Circle City Books, tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
FLEMING, Ian.. The Spy Who Loved Me. , 1962.
Price: US$268.72 + shipping
Description: London: Jonathan Cape, (1962). Octavo, in original black cloth-effect paper-covered boards with blind-stamped illustration of a dagger, blade in silver, on front cover. Spine lettered in silver. In original pictorial dust jacket designed by Richard Chopping (price-clipped; edges lightly worn). (222pp.). With double-page black & white illustration, decorated chapter headings and initials. Red endpapers. First edition. The Spy Who Loved Me, number ten in the series, is inversely told from the perspective of heroine Vivienne Michel, who ostensibly 'co-authored' the work with Ian Fleming.
Seller: Berkelouw Rare Books, Berrima, NSW, Australia
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$280.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: In original (price-clipped) jacket. The jacket has very minor fraying and edge wear. the flaps have old tape residue marks. apart from this the book is very attractive indeed. The boards are a touch shelf rubbed. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are neat, crisp and complete. Tightly bound and presents beautifully in cellophane. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Fleming, Ian (with Vivienne Michel). The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$320.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 221 pages (complete). First edition, first issue, original jacket. The dustjacket has very minor wear. a few tiny nicks. it is price clipped. The board cover is exceptionally smart and tidy. There is some very, very light shelving wear. The printing and cover design is fresh, bright. . Inside, the contents are almost as new. The front and end pages are immaculate. The pages are tight, fresh, clean, clear, very confident and assured. They have no markings, user wear or marks. An excellent price for a first edition of this, perhaps Fleming's most controversial novel. fk (R*22.5.22). Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
FLEMING, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$335.90 + shipping
Description: Hardcover : pp. (8) 11 - 221 (, blank) : red e.p.s : brown boards with embossed dagger with silver foil blade : lettering to spine in silver foil : Richard Chopping designed jacket with 15s price and four Cape clipped corners. Top edge lightly toned and spotted, a few small marks to other edges; jacket with 8cm stain to edge of spine and lower wrap; small chip to lower edge lower wrap. [Gilbert A10a (1.1). First edition, First Printing, first state.
Seller: Archives Fine Books (ANZAAB, ILAB), Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Price: US$350.00 + shipping
Description: 1st Edition Clamshell Collecor's Case. No Binding. First Edition Clamshell Case. Fleming, Ian. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Custom Clamshell Case Only. London, [1962, Book Date]: Jonathan Cape, 1962. First Edition Clamshell Case. Excellent Custom Clamshell Case [Not A Book] For The First Edition. Elegant Black Nuba® & Fine Red Cloth, Custom Gilt-Stamped at the spine. Embossed multi-layered, [sculpted] Dagger & Rose design on the side. Finished in black velour on the interior. A superb & unique protective clamshell case for the first edition of Fleming's tenth 007 novel. This case available in cloth or Nuba®. [A fine leather version also available. Please inquire about cost.] All 14 Fleming titles available individually. Full sets available.
Seller: TBCL The Book Collector's Library, Montreal, QC, Canada
Fleming,Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$354.27 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This is a Very Good Copy of this Book in Publisher's original black cloth boards with vibrant silver title lettering to spine and with dagger blade embossed in silver to the upper cover with handle stamped in blind.The Dust-Jacket is graded Very Good with a few tiny tears to the head and tail of spine plus right hand corner of the front cover and with one further 4mm closed tear along the top edge of the lower cover.Not price clipped with publisher's price of 15s net to front flap.Wrapper design by Richard Chopping.This copy has no former ownership names or inscriptions present.Contents are clean throughout with clean page edges.Lovely tight square copy for the collector,8vo 221pp First UK Edition 1st Impression [1962]
Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The spy who loved me, Second impression. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$354.27 + shipping
Condition: Good
Description:
Seller: Alan's Books, Rugby, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$380.04 + shipping
Description: First edition, first printing. 8vo. Black boards with silver gilt titles & blind stamped/silver gilt Fairburn dagger to front board. Pictorial dustwrapper by Richard Chopping. A very good+ copy with clean boards. Some spotting to edges. No inscriptions. Very small ink retailers ink stamp to foot of endpaper. Internally clean and complete. The very good priceclipped dustwrapper is complete with edgewear, a small open tear at left foot of spine and a number of small light marks. A very good copy of the tenth James Bond title. Gilbert A10a (1.1). Alone in a hotel in the American backwoods, Vivienne Michel is in trouble; she narrates her way navigating through the turmoil posed by two hardened killers and the arrival of a sophisticated intoxicatingly attractive British Secret Agent who will save her & possibly fall in love with her!
Seller: Julian Roberts Fine Books ABA ILAB PBFA, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$380.04 + shipping
Description: [Espionage novel] FIRST EDITION, State A. Crown Octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Richard Chopping, priced at 15s to front flap. No inscriptions, jacket shows some use; a few small chips, larger one to rear (not affecting text), toned to spine, some rubbing. Very good. The tenth book in the James Bond series. A beautiful girl with a sensual past, Vivienne Michel is different from all the women 007 has known before. When she is confronted with two evil killers there is only one man who can save her â" Bond himself. Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A10a (1.1).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy who Loved Me - UK 1st. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$380.04 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First UK edition first impression from 1962 in VG_ condition, there is a school library stamp to rear blank endpage, no other internal markings, pages clean, binding firm, There is some minor fraying to boards the jacket has chipping to the corner folds and the tip and tial of the spine, now in removable protective sleeve, please see pics.
Seller: Setanta Books, Richmond, SURRE, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me (1ST EDITION). Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$386.48 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Pages clean and bright, 2cm x 1cm foxing stain on bottom right of page 199, small previous owner inscription on front pastedown, very slight lean to text block, binding firm, boards neat, silver gilt titles on spine bright, silver embossed dagger on front board, dust jacket not price clipped, light foxing to edges of dust jacket, light shelf wear and minor chipping to edges of dust jacket, light foxing to jacket rear. Size: 8vo
Seller: Bookcase, Carlisle, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian.. The Spy Who Loved Me. , 1962.
Price: US$403.08 + shipping
Description: London: Jonathan Cape, (1962). Octavo, in original black cloth-effect paper-covered boards with blind-stamped illustration of a dagger, blade in silver, on front cover. Spine lettered in silver. Red endpapers. In original pictorial dust jacket designed by Richard Chopping (price-clipped; edges lightly worn). With double-page black & white illustration, decorated chapter headings and initials. First edition. The Spy Who Loved Me, number ten in the series, is inversely told from the perspective of heroine Vivienne Michel, who ostensibly 'co-authored' the work with Ian Fleming.
Seller: Berkelouw Rare Books, Berrima, NSW, Australia
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$412.24 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition first print 1962, fine condition. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. Previous owners name inscribed on first blank page in blue pen. Pages are very clean, no foxing, unread condition. Not price clipped 15s.net. Comes in a protective cover. Overall excellent condition.
Seller: 1st editions, Birmingham, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian, with MICHEL, Vivienne. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$483.10 + shipping
Description: First Edition. Original dark grey cloth boards with silver-bladed dagger embossed on the front. With the original Richard Chopping designed dust-jacket which is slightly finger-rubbed at head and tail of the spine and somewhat toned on the back panel. Previous owner's name in ink on the front red endpaper. An about VG copy. This novel is the only Bond book to be written in the first person, presented as the testimony of a 23-year-old Canadian woman with whom Bond has an ill-fated affair. In furtherance of this pretence, Vivienne Michel gets a spurious credit on the title page as co-author.
Seller: Worlds End Bookshop (ABA, PBFA, ILAB), LONDON, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster, (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$483.10 + shipping
Description: [Espionage novel] FIRST EDITION, State A, bibliographer's copy. Crown octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221. Elegantly bound in black half oasis morocco over matching cloth sides, spine gilt-titled in six compartments with traditional raised bands, red endpapers, publisher's cloth cover stamped with commando knife design preserved at rear. A clean copy, inside and out. Jon Gilbert's copy, with his pencilled note and ownership signature, seller ticket 'Hall's Bookshop' (Adrian Harrington) to the paste-down. His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. The tenth book in the James Bond series. A beautiful girl with a sensual past, Vivienne Michel is different from all the women 007 has known before. When she is confronted with two evil killers there is only one man who can save her â" Bond himself. Gilbert A10a (1.1).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, UK, 1962.
Price: US$495.98 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1962. A near fine copy. Free of any previous owner's inscriptions or marks. No foxing to contents or edges and unblemished throughout. Covers clean and without rubbing or fraying. In original VG+ dust jacket. Not price clipped and with no fading or toning to spine. In Ian Fleming's captivating novel "The Spy Who Loved Me," we are introduced to Vivienne Michel, a young woman haunted by a troubled past. Seeking solace from her tumultuous life, she flees to the isolated Dreamy Pines Motor Court in the Adirondack Mountains. Unbeknownst to Vivienne, her sanctuary becomes the scene of a sinister plot when two ruthless mobsters, Sluggsy Morant and the perverse Sol Horror, take refuge at the motel. The pair, on a mission of their own, holds Vivienne hostage, plunging her into a terrifying ordeal. Amidst the escalating danger, Vivienne crosses paths with the enigmatic James Bond, a secret agent with a magnetic charm and a reputation for unrivaled skill. Bond, drawn to Vivienne's vulnerability and intrigued by her mysterious circumstances, becomes entangled in her plight. As the tension mounts, Bond must confront the ruthless criminals while also navigating the complex emotions that arise from his growing connection with Vivienne. With time running out, Bond races against the clock to save Vivienne and dismantle the sinister plot that threatens to consume them both. Fleming masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected romance, capturing the essence of Bond's allure and the vulnerability of a woman seeking redemption. "The Spy Who Loved Me" stands as a testament to Fleming's ability to craft captivating narratives that have captivated readers for generations.
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$499.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: 1962 JAMES BOND 1ed The Spy Who Loved Me Ian Fleming Vivienne Michel 007 Spy MI6 Published in 1962, Ian Flemings The Spy Who Loved Me is the tenth book in the iconic James Bond series. The novel is told from a unique perspective, as it is narrated by the female protagonist, Vivienne Michel. The story revolves around Viviennes troubled past and her encounter with two criminals at a motel in the Adirondacks. James Bond, the iconic British secret agent, arrives just in time to save her from danger. Together, they unravel a sinister plot and face deadly challenges, showcasing Bonds resourcefulness and heroism. The world-famous James Bond novels tell of the fictional British spy, codenamed 007 and his many exploits. Created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, Bonds popularity led to the writing of twelve novels and two short-story collections along with the production of over 25 feature films and counting. Item number: #41214 Price: $499 FLEMING, Ian The Spy Who Loved Me London: Jonathan Cape, ©1962. First Edition. First printing Details: Collation: Complete o 221, [1] Edition Notes: o Original dark grey cloth, spine lettered in silver, dagger design to front cover blind stamped with silver o Red endpapers o First published 1962 References: Gilbert A10a (1.1) Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o facsimile dust jacket Size: ~ 7.75in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41214 Photos available upon request.
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
IAN FLEMING. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. JONATHAN CAPE, LONDON, 1962.
Price: US$500.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: This listing is for a First Edition, First Impression of THE SPY WHO LOVED ME by Ian Fleming. Published by Jonathan Cape of London 1962. A Clean book with a very good original dust jacket. Please see image of the copyright page. Original black covered boards with an embossed silver dagger to front board. Bright unfaded silver titles to spine. The book is in very good condition with clean boards and no edgewear and one very slight edge bump. The bright red end papers are clean with no inscriptions, no owner names and no bookplates. The internal pages are very clean, bright and flat with No stains but a few faint splash marks to first few page otherwise No writing, No foxing, no handling marks, and No bent pages. Please see images for details. The original price clipped dust jacket is bright withOUT the typical sunning to the spine. The jacket has a few tiny nicks to the top/bottom of the spine and a smudge to the rear panel, otherwise no rips, no edgewear, no chips, no tears, no fading, and no sunning. Small number stamp to lower inner flap. Please see images for more details. A handsome example of this title with a lovely bright dust jacket presenting the book very well on the shelf. ADDITIONAL IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for more Ian Fleming/James Bond titles.
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964). Diamonds are Forever. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$508.86 + shipping
Description: [Spy thriller] Fourth Impression, bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.257; [1], blank. Publisher's black cloth titled in silver, pictorial dust-wrapper by Pat Marriott priced at 16s via publisher's label. Some spotting/toning to edges, some rust marks from paperclip, etc. to e.p., jacket is near fine with minor wear, rear panel slightly dusty. Shows well. Jon Gilbert's file copy, with his pencilled notes, bookplate and ownership signature. His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. The fourth of fourteen James Bond books by Ian Fleming. Gilbert A4a (4).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy who Loved Me Special Collection. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$546.92 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition thus, fine condition. The Spy who Loved Me Special Collection by Ian Fleming. Published by Jonathan Cape in 1962. Hardcover. What makes this title so special is its limited availability. - Publishers Weekly. Collectible item in excellent condition.
Seller: Collectors' Bookstore, Deurne, Belgium
Ian Fleming (with "Vivienne Michel"). The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape Ltd., London, 1962.
Price: US$554.24 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: First edition: octavo; hardcover, with silver-gilt spine titles, blind-stamped and silver-gilt upper board decoration and decorative endpapers; 221pp. Mild wear; boards a little rubbed with some light bumps to the edges and corners; a small paint stain to the bottom edge of the upper board; spine extremities softened and head slightly pulled; text block edges lightly toned and top edge mildly dusted; very light scattered foxing to the preliminaries. Facsimile dustwrapper now professionally protected by non-adhesive polypropylene wrap. Very good.
Seller: Morocco Books and Collectibles, Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia
FLEMING, Ian.. The Spy Who Loved Me.. Jonathan Cape,, London:, 1962.
Price: US$600.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Made into the 1977 film. First British edition. Slight spine slant, else very good in a very good (a few tiny chips at the spine ends and corners) dust jacket.; 221 pages
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$620.67 + shipping
Condition: As New
Description: First Edition, First Printing. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper which is darkened on the spine as usual. Book and dustwrapper are completely original, never ever having been touched by any restorer.
Seller: Yves G. Rittener - YGRbookS, Zürich, Switzerland
Ian Fleming. The spy who Loved Me - 1st / 1st. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$676.34 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First UK edition first impression from1962 in near fine condition, there are two faint eraser marks to the front endpage, no other internal markings, pages clean, binding firm. The jacket has been price clipped, it is clean and bright with no markings, please see pics, PayPal accepted, any questions please get in touch.
Seller: Setanta Books, Richmond, SURRE, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$700.00 + shipping
Description:
Seller: CollectorsFolio, New York, NY, U.S.A.
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964). Casino Royale. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$740.75 + shipping
Description: [Spy Thriller] Seventh printing, Bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 13cm), pp.218; [2]. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with red titles to spine and 'Heart' design to upper. With the pictorial green 'playing card' dust-jacket illustrated by Pat Marriott, priced at 16s. via Cape label. A working copy with associated handling and use, edges toned/spotted, some copy editing, jacket rubbed but without loss, rear panel browned. Jon Gilbert's file copy, with his pencilled notes, bookplate and ownership signature, plus some pictorial reference to Bond's firearms pasted to eps. His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Only 2991 copies were printed. Gilbert A1a (7).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
FLEMING, IAN. The Spy who loved me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$750.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Silver lettered black cloth with Dagger on front panel. Wrapped in price clipped dust jacket. The 10th Bond book and a little different from the others in that it is told from the point of view of a woman. Small scuffs on dust jacket but still a very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Seller: Contact Editions, ABAC, ILAB, Toronto, ON, Canada
IAN FLEMING. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. JONATHAN CAPE, 1962.
Price: US$795.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing: A near fine book in a near very good dust jacket. Original black covered boards with an embossed silver dagger to front board. Bright unfaded silver titles to spine.The book has clean boards and no splitting cloth. The boards have sharp corners and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The bright red end papers are clean with no owner names, no bookplates, no inscriptions and no book store stamps. The internal pages are clean with No stains, No writing, No foxing, and no handling marks. Please see images for details. The original unrestored first edition dust jacket is in lovely condition being overall bright with vibrant colors, with some discoloration to the rear panel. The jacket has only a few tiny bit of rubbing. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of 15s. net. Please see images for more details. Presents well on the shelf. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE SEE OUR ABE STORE FOR MORE IAN FLEMING TITLES.
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$799.99 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A near fine/fine copy of the 10th Bond book. Black cloth with silver gilt lettering/dagger. Tight, square and unmarked, the only flaw being the top corners are mildly bumped. The price-clipped jacket in mylar is in fine condition. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall
Seller: curtis paul books, inc., Northridge, CA, U.S.A.
Fleming, Ian. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$800.00 + shipping
Description: First impression, the only book in the James Bond series told from the point of view of a woman rather than from Bond's own perspective. This novel contains the most "adult content" of the Bond books, a decision Fleming later came to regret and caused him to try to give it "as short a life as possible." Though he requested that no paperback version appear, the series proved too popular in the long term and this book-length mistake has remained in the canon. Written in first person through the heroine Vivienne Michel (who is given a co-author credit on the title page), THE SPY WHO LOVED ME demonstrates the limits of the worldview that created the masculine ideal of Bond: the simple elegance of Fleming's usual style falters when pressed into a perspective fundamentally alien to him. Fleming would find his feet again in later novels, with THE SPY WHO LOVED ME demonstrating by contrast where the author's strengths lie. 7.25'' 4.75''. Original dark grey textured cloth, silver-lettered spine, knife vignette with silver-stamped blade on front board. In original unclipped (15s net) color pictorial dust jacket designed by Richard Chopping. Red endpapers. No quad mark on title page (no priority, ref. Gilbert). 221, [1] pages. Jacket with faint rubbing at joints, shallow creasing around edges and a couple very short closed tears, light foxing to rear panel primarily near fold. Book lovely with only light foxing to edges. Near fine in very good plus jacket.
Seller: Type Punch Matrix, Silver Spring, MD, U.S.A.
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$800.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First edition, first printing of the tenth novel in the "James Bond" series. Light foxing to the top edge of the book. Earlier owner reinforced the top and bottom edges of the dustjacket with tape. Not price clipped. In near fine / very good condition. BR Collection.
Seller: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Fleming, Ian. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$806.16 + shipping
Description: Pp. 222(last blank), double page illustration, headpiece decorations, red endpapers; cr. 8vo; dark grey/black boards, spine lettered in silver, upper board featuring a dagger design in silver & blind, the spine extremities a trifle rubbed; dust wrapper, faintly soiled, edges lightly rubbed and spilt, a couple of tiny chips to backstrip extremities; Jonathan Cape, London, 1962. First edition, first impression. Gilbert A10a (1.1). *The co-writing credit to 'Vivienne Michel' on the title page is spurious: Vivienne Michel is the name of the narrator of the novel.
Seller: Kay Craddock - Antiquarian Bookseller, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
IAN FLEMING. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. JONATHAN CAPE, 1962.
Price: US$825.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing: A near fine book in a near very good dust jacket. Original black covered boards with an embossed silver dagger to front board. Bright unfaded silver titles to spine.The book has clean boards and no splitting cloth. The boards have sharp corners, one with a tiny push and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The bright red end papers are clean with no owner names, no bookplates, no inscriptions and no book store stamps. The internal pages are clean with No stains, No writing, No foxing, and no handling marks. Please see images for details. The original unrestored first edition dust jacket is in lovely condition being overall very bright with vibrant colors, with some discoloration to the rear panel. The jacket has a few tiny chips to the top of the spine, and a nick to the rear. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of 15s. net. Please see images for more details. Presents well on the shelf. ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. PLEASE SEE OUR ABE STORE FOR MORE IAN FLEMING TITLES.
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster, (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$837.37 + shipping
Description: [Espionage novel] FIRST EDITION, State A, Brigadier Fitzroy Maclean's copy, with his visiting card, Cape book label and printed slip loosely inserted. Crown octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in a pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Richard Chopping priced at 15s. Contents clean and fresh. Tape residue to eps. and flaps where once secured, similar label mark to front panel of jacket, small area of browning to rear, some minor edgewear. Shows well. Very good indeed, housed in an elegant custom-made clamshell box. A significant association. Provenance: Sir Fitzroy Maclean (1911-96), former Etonian diplomat, S.A.S. Commando, adventurer and travel writer encouraged by Peter Fleming; liaised with Ian Fleming during the Moscow spy trials in the 1930s, served in Soviet Central Asia, the Western Desert Campaign, and at Churchill's personal request, behind enemy lines with Tito's partisans in Yugoslavia. Maclean was often labelled a model for James Bond, with Ian Fleming noting that 007 was "a compound of all the secret agents and commando types that I met during the war" (Bond Bound, p.26). Maclean, Peter and Ian Fleming were reunited at literary events, each being published by Jonathan Cape. Originally sold with all Maclean's copies of the Bond novels [Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh, 2008], purchased by bibliographer Jon Gilbert for his Fleming Archive, where this copy has remained since. Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A10a (1.1).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Price: US$837.37 + shipping
Description: Jonathan Cape. 1962. First editon, first issue. Hardback in DW. Silver bladed dagger embossed to upper board. Slight lean to spine, very slight signs of use to edges of boards, pages lightly browned, some occasional foxing to page edges and margins otherwise a clean and sound copy (no inscriptions) in wrapper which is slightly sunned and very slightly nicked to head and tail of spine, with 3 small dark ink spots to tail, and front flap has had the price neatly scribbled over in black pen but NOT price-clipped.
Seller: Addyman Books, Hay-on-Wye, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian & Michel, Vivienne. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$862.50 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Hardcover; 8vo; 221 pages. First edition, first printing (blank mark/printer's error between the E and M of Fleming's name on the title page). Grey paperbound hardcover with silver titles on spine, silver dagger embossing on upper board. Bumped corners, gently rubbed edges. Prev. owner's name in pen on ffep, plus small sticker residue. Off-white but bright and clean interior. In an illustrated jacket. Rubbed/bumped edges, lightly scuffed. PC. In a mylar jacket. VG/VG
Seller: J. Wyatt Books, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$869.58 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: The first edition, first impression of this early James Bond novel. 'The Spy Who Loved Me' is the ninth novel in the James Bond series. Complete with the unclipped dustwrapper. This story is told in the first person by a Canadian woman Vivienne Michel, as stated to the title page. In a departure from the usual style of these novels, Bonds appears in the final third of the book. This was an experiment for Fleming, who was interested in the view of Bond 'through the wrong end of a telescope, so to speak'. The first edition, first impression. A smart copy of this novel, from the popular series. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, very smart. bumping to the head and tail of spine. Small split to the head of front joint. Dustwrapper is chipped to the head and tail of spine, with minor loss. Minor tidemarks to the rear wrap. Evidence of glue from prior adhesion to the endpapers. Front hinge is strained but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Spots to the first and last few pages. The odd spot to the fore-edge not affecting pages. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. London Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$869.58 + shipping
Description: 1st Edition. 13 x 21 cm dark brown paper covered boards with silver dagger on the front and titles to the spine. Bright red endpapers, 221[1]pp in price clipped Richard Chopping designed dust jacket. This is one of the scarce variant copies with the Quad mark on the title page between the E and M in the author's name. Clean boards with faint mottling to the rear and a slight crease at the head of the spine. Internally clean, without name, inscription or bookplate and just a touch of spotting to the edge of the text block. The dust jacket which is now protected in a removable, clear cover (not shown) is unfaded with some spotting and marking most noticeably on the rear cover. There is a hint of rubbing to the corners. A scarce first edition copy with the elusive Quad mark. Rainford & Parris Books welcomes enquiries, so please do not hesitate to ask if you require further images or have any questions. All books are packaged with great care.
Seller: Rainford & Parris Books - PBFA, Bishop's Stortford, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. .with Vivienne Michel. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$869.58 + shipping
Description: First edition, first impression, variant issue. 8vo. 221, (1) pp. Publisher's black cloth, silver lettered to the spine and with a silver bladed dagger to the upper board, dust jacket, not price clipped. Slight tanning to the jacket spine, occasional mild edge wear with slight loss to the spine ends and corners, a few light marks to the white rear panel, very good overall. Gilbert, A10a, (1.2) with the printer's error in Fleming's name on the title page, no precedence is given for those with the printing fault and those without. However, as Gilbert notes, such copies are much scarcer and he estimates that as few as one in ten copies of the print run contain the error.
Seller: Bow Windows Bookshop (ABA, ILAB), Lewes, United Kingdom
IAN FLEMING. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. JONATHAN CAPE, LONDON, 1962.
Price: US$900.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing A bright, copy with a stunning unrestored dust jacket. Extremely scarce variant with the QUAD mark to the title page. Original black covered boards with an embossed silver dagger to front board. Bright unfaded silver titles to spine.The book has clean boards and no edgewear. One corner bump to front and the boards are slightly bowed and cocked. The bright red end papers are clean with no owner names, no bookplates, no inscriptions and no book store stamps, but with a slight soft crease. The title page has the scarce QUAD mark, the well known, but quite rare, printing error which may occur on the title page of this book (where there is a thin black line that appears between the “E” and “M” in FLEMING). The internal pages are clean with No stains, No writing, No foxing, and no handling marks. Please see images for details. The original unrestored first edition dust jacket is in near fine condition being overall very bright with vibrant colors and presents in near fine condition with just a touch of spine nicks. Small faded discoloration spot to front, otherwise the jacket is a lovely example with no stains, no foxing, and no sunning. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped and has a stated price of 15s. net. Please see images for more details. A handsome example of this title with the scarce QUAD MARK with an attractive unclipped dust jacket presenting the book very well on the shelf, having been discounted for its faults. ADDITIONAL IMAGES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Please see our ABE store for additional Ian Fleming/James Bond titles.
Seller: Meier And Sons Rare Books, New Canaan, CT, U.S.A.
Ian Fleming (with Vivienne Michel). The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$1000.03 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine copy in near fine jacket. Credited on the title page as by Fleming with Vivienne Michel. This is a lovely copy with all correct points. The jacket is near fine. It has been price clipped and there is a small area of wear to the inside of the front cover. The book is fine with a faint whiff of tobacco. The silver dagger embossed to the front, and the lettering to the spine, are both bright and clean. Another great Chopping jacket design. Gilbert: First impression, State A; A102 (1.1)
Seller: Sellers & Newel Second-Hand Books , Toronto, ON, Canada
Ian Fleming; Vivienne Michel. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$1088.58 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A superb first edition, first impression, of this ninth Bond novel by Ian Fleming, an exciting work. From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. The first edition, first impression of this work.In the original unclipped dustwrapper by Richard Chopping.'The Spy Who Loved Me' is the ninth Bond novel, the shortest and most sexually explicit of Fleming's series.This novel is a departure from the others in the series, as it is told in first person by a young Canadian woman, Bond not appearing in the novel until two-thirds of the way through.In 1977 the novel was made into a film with Roger Moore as Bond.From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, from her library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. After being widowed at 25, Audrey married the fabulously wealthy American department store heir, Marshall Field III, later divorcing him and marrying the Honorable Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. In 1940 she bought Julians Park and redesigned the interior. Her library was impressive, with many examples of her own bookbinding.Audrey was an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty, the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII (though she was also rumoured to be his daughter, or the lover of King Edward VIII), featured in the 'Book of Beauty' by Cecil Beaton. She had many high profile friends, such as Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel, Fred Astaire, and Nancy Mitford, a sparkling hostess of the Edwardian period, her hedonistic antics bringing her into the Bright Young Things. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally, fine. Dustwrapper is lightly edge worn with some small chips. Light marks and discolouration to the wraps. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian. The Spy who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, 1962.
Price: US$1095.02 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: London: Jonathan Cape, 1962 8vo., black publisher's boards with dagger motif blocked in silver to upper board; lettered in silver along spine with Jonathan Cape device to foot; red endpapers; preserved in the original unclipped Richard Chopping dust jacket (15s. net); pp. [x], 11-221, [iii]; including an illustration of 'Dreamy Pines Motor Court' to p. [vi-vii]; light compression to edges and spine tips; upper edge a trifle spotted; otherwise a very fresh, bright copy; the unrestored jacket near-fine, with light creasing and browning. First edition, first impression. The shortest and most sexually explicit of Fleming's Bond novels, told from the perspective of a young woman (Vivienne). The infamous protagonist himself does not appear until halfway through the novel, when he appears to rescue Viv from the clutches of two dangerous criminals. The adult content proved controversial, and reviews were mixed, prompting Fleming to try and suppress reprints of the book. Indeed, paperback versions did not appear until after the author's death in 1964. Fleming regularly drove past a lonely motel in the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York, and it was this location that he based his 'Dreamy Pines Motor Court' on. A number of designs for the dust jacket were proposed, including broken perfume bottles, pine cones and poison ivy, before the current design was finally confirmed.
Seller: The Plantagenet King ABA / ILAB, Birchington, KENT, United Kingdom
Fleming Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape London, 1962.
Price: US$1159.44 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First edition first impression 1962. A Fine copy of the first printing. Dust Jacket has trivial creasing to head of spine but is otherwise Fine. Not clipped no ownership marks, in a protective removable acetate
Seller: Finecopy, Westbury, WILTS, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me.. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$1250.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Flemingâs James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. In light of the novel's immense presence as a classic thriller, it's amusing to learn that it was at first poorly received. The novel was banned in several countries due to its heightened sexual writing. The reception was so bad that Fleming wrote to Michael Howard of the Jonathan Cape publishing company to explain why he wrote the book: "I had become increasingly surprised to find my thrillers, which were designed for an adult audience, being read in schools, and that young people were making a hero out of James Bond . So it crossed my mind to write a cautionary tale about Bond, to put the record straight in the minds particularly of younger readers . the experiment has obviously gone very much awry" (Chancellor 2005). Upon Fleming's request, no reprints were made until after his death in 1964. It was the basis for the tenth film in the James Bond series, starring Roger Moore, Barbara Bach and Curt Jürgens. It was directed by Lewis Gilbert and the screenplay was written by Christopher Wood and Richard Maibaum.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Price: US$1256.06 + shipping
Description: [James bond novel] UNCORRECTED PROOF copy of the First Edition. Softcovers, octavo (18 x 11cm), pp.221. Publisher's green wraps, with titles printed in black. Some rubbing and wrinkling to spine, some damp marking within. Remains presentable. An inexpensive copy of the scarce proof; only 500 copies were issued. The proof features several differences within the preliminaries, plus numerous literals and textual changes. Gilbert A10a 'Proof Copies'.
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster, (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$1256.06 + shipping
Description: [Espionage novel] FIRST EDITION, State A, British export/colonial copy. Crown Octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in a pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Richard Chopping. A lovely fine copy in like jacket. This copy was exported and sold in Johannesburg, SA (elegant seller ticket of Exclusive Books Pty. Ltd. to pastedown), price clipped accordingly. Shows extremely well. UK Cape editions of Fleming's bestselling James Bond series were imported by British overseas territories across the globe [Gilbert], as demonstrated by the present copy. Founded in 1951 in central Johannesburg, Exclusive Books is one of South Africa's largest bookselling chains; the Hillbrow branch where this copy was purchased was their second store to open, in 1954. Gilbert A10a (1.1).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Price: US$1256.06 + shipping
Description: [Spy thriller] UNCORRECTED PROOF copy of the First Edition. Octavo (18 x 11cm), pp.221. Publisher's green wraps, with titles printed in black. Housed in a custom-made, fleece-lined, leather-spined clamshell box. Spine slightly toned and rolled, joints rubbed, publication details pencilled to upper; very good. Only 500 copies were issued. Gilbert A10a 'Proof Copies'.
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian.. The Spy Who Loved Me.. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$1288.26 + shipping
Description: First edition, first impression. This is the only Bond book to be written in the first person, presented as the testimony of a 23-year-old Canadian woman with whom Bond has an ill-fated affair. To further this pretence, Vivienne Michel gets a spurious credit on the title page as co-author. A film adaptation was produced in 1977 starring Roger Moore. Gilbert A10a (1.1). Octavo. Original dark grey boards, spine lettered in silver, dagger design stamped to front cover in silver and blind, red endpapers. With dust jacket. Double-page illustration at pp. 6-7. Neat contemporary ownership inscription to front pastedown. Spine ends bumped, a few faint marks to boards and edges, contents clean; dust jacket slightly rubbed, faint damp stain to spine, a couple of tiny nicks to extremities, unclipped: a very good copy in very good jacket.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
Price: US$1288.26 + shipping
Description: [James bond novel] UNCORRECTED PROOF copy of the First Edition. Softcovers, octavo (18 x 11cm), pp.221. Publisher's green wraps, with titles printed in black. Moderately handled, Some rubbing to joints, very good. Only 500 copies were issued. The proof features several differences within the preliminaries, plus numerous literals and textual changes. Gilbert A10a 'Proof Copies'. Formerly sold through Heritage Auctions (lot slip inserted).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$1288.26 + shipping
Description: [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, State B. Crown octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221; [1]. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Richard Chopping, priced 15s. Scarce VARIANT ISSUE with the dropped spacer within the author's name. In this particular example it has been pressed so firmly, almost punching the page. From the bibliography, 'very rarely the title page shows a quad mark between the E and M of Fleming'. As few as one in ten copies exist in this state within the first print run (Gilbert, page 332). Most elusive, and desirable thus. No inscriptions, contents clean, jacket lightly worn, gently toned to spine, rubbed at folds. A very good copy of this elusive first edition variant, in an attractive leather-spined clamshell. The tenth book in the James Bond series. A beautiful girl with a sensual past, Vivienne Michel, is different from all the women 007 has known before. When she is confronted with two evil killers there is only one man who can save her - Bond himself. Gilbert A10a (1.2).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, UK, 1962.
Price: US$1288.26 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1962. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. Faint crease to ffep. Contents and edges free of any foxing or toning, unblemished throughout. A VG+ copy in a mint price clipped dust jacket that has no creasing, tears, rubbing or loss and no darkening or fading to spine. Back cover and folds still very much white. An excellent example. In Ian Fleming's captivating novel "The Spy Who Loved Me," we are introduced to Vivienne Michel, a young woman haunted by a troubled past. Seeking solace from her tumultuous life, she flees to the isolated Dreamy Pines Motor Court in the Adirondack Mountains. Unbeknownst to Vivienne, her sanctuary becomes the scene of a sinister plot when two ruthless mobsters, Sluggsy Morant and the perverse Sol Horror, take refuge at the motel. The pair, on a mission of their own, holds Vivienne hostage, plunging her into a terrifying ordeal. Amidst the escalating danger, Vivienne crosses paths with the enigmatic James Bond, a secret agent with a magnetic charm and a reputation for unrivaled skill. Bond, drawn to Vivienne's vulnerability and intrigued by her mysterious circumstances, becomes entangled in her plight. As the tension mounts, Bond must confront the ruthless criminals while also navigating the complex emotions that arise from his growing connection with Vivienne. With time running out, Bond races against the clock to save Vivienne and dismantle the sinister plot that threatens to consume them both. Fleming masterfully weaves a tale of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected romance, capturing the essence of Bond's allure and the vulnerability of a woman seeking redemption. "The Spy Who Loved Me" stands as a testament to Fleming's ability to craft captivating narratives that have captivated readers for generations.
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$1545.92 + shipping
Description: [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, State B. Crown octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221; [1]. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Richard Chopping, priced 15s. Scarce VARIANT ISSUE with the dropped spacer within the author's name. From the bibliography, 'very rarely the title page shows a quad mark between the E and M of Fleming'. As few as one in ten copies exist in this state within the first print run (Gilbert, page 332). Most elusive, and desirable thus. No inscriptions, contents clean, jacket slightly frayed at crown. A near fine copy of this elusive first edition variant, in an attractive cloth clamshell. The tenth book in the James Bond series. A beautiful girl with a sensual past, Vivienne Michel, is different from all the women 007 has known before. When she is confronted with two evil killers there is only one man who can save her - Bond himself. Gilbert A10a (1.2).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me.. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$1600.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Flemingâs James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, bookplate. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. An exceptional example. In light of the novel's immense presence as a classic thriller, it's amusing to learn that it was at first poorly received. The novel was banned in several countries due to its heightened sexual writing. The reception was so bad that Fleming wrote to Michael Howard of the Jonathan Cape publishing company to explain why he wrote the book: "I had become increasingly surprised to find my thrillers, which were designed for an adult audience, being read in schools, and that young people were making a hero out of James Bond . So it crossed my mind to write a cautionary tale about Bond, to put the record straight in the minds particularly of younger readers . the experiment has obviously gone very much awry" (Chancellor 2005). Upon Fleming's request, no reprints were made until after his death in 1964. It was the basis for the tenth film in the James Bond series, starring Roger Moore, Barbara Bach and Curt Jürgens. It was directed by Lewis Gilbert and the screenplay was written by Christopher Wood and Richard Maibaum.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Fleming,Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$1803.57 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: This is a Fine Copy of this book in black cloth with silver title lettering to spine and with silver dagger to the front cover.The Dust-Jacket is graded Fine without any chips or tears present,no spotting and there is no sunning or fading.Not price clipped (with 15s net showing to inner flap) The book has NO previous names or inscriptions present.Binding remains firm with No hinge weakness.It's a crisp clean and tight copy.An excellent copy then for the collector and rather uncommon in such pleasing condition,8vo 221pp First Edition 1st Impression [1962]
Seller: Richard Thornton Books PBFA, Old Langho, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London UK, 1962.
Price: US$2061.22 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A very good, first edition of The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming. Signed by the actress, Caroline Munro, who played Naomi, the helicopter pilot and Bond actress. Original cloth boards with silver gilt lettering and dagger illustration. Minimal wear and very clean contents. Caroline Munro signature on the half title page and signed photograph included. Previous owner signature on the front free page. The bright unclipped dust jacket has mild chipping to the spine ends. 8vo 221pp
Seller: Rare And Antique Books PBFA, Exeter, DEVON, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, UK, 1962.
Price: US$2254.46 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1962. No inscriptions, unmarked and unblemished throughout. Page block very much square and tight. Covers fine in original price clipped dust jacket which is without fault and appears as new. An excellent copy.
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, UK, 1962.
Price: US$2254.46 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1962. No inscriptions or signs of ownership. Covers are fine and unmarked with embossed silver still very much bright and unfaded. In original near fine dust jacket which is slightly dusty to folds. Not price clipped and with no rubbing or creasing to spine tips.
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$2254.46 + shipping
Description: [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, State B. Crown Octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221; [1]. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Richard Chopping, priced a 15s. Scarce VARIANT ISSUE with the dropped spacer within the author's name. From the bibliography, 'very rarely the title page shows a quad mark between the E and M of Fleming'. As few as one in ten copies exist in this state within the first print run (Gilbert, page 332). Most elusive, and desirable thus. Minor handling, crown a touch worn, A lightly used copy; very good indeed. Housed in an elegant gilt-lettered leather clamshell. The tenth book in the James Bond series. A beautiful girl with a sensual past, Vivienne Michel, is different from all the women 007 has known before. When she is confronted with two evil killers there is only one man who can save her - Bond himself. Gilbert A10a (1.2).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian.. The Spy Who Loved Me.. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$2383.29 + shipping
Description: First edition, first impression, inscribed on the front free endpaper by the actress, model, and Bond girl Caroline Munro (b. 1949), "Best wishes, love Caroline Munro, aka Naomi 007", with her fan club compliments slip loosely inserted, inscribed "Dear Roger, Thank you for sending your books. Hope this finds you well - all best wishes, Caroline Munro". Munro starred in the 1977 film adaptation of The Spy Who Loved Me as Naomi, the villain Karl Stromberg's pilot and assassin, opposite Roger Moore as James Bond. This is the only Bond book to be written in the first person, presented as the testimony of a 23-year-old Canadian woman with whom Bond has an ill-fated affair. To further this pretence, Vivienne Michel gets a spurious credit on the title page as co-author. Gilbert A10a (1.1). Octavo. Original dark grey boards, spine lettered in silver, dagger design stamped to front cover in silver and blind, red endpapers. With dust jacket. Double-page illustration at pp. 6-7. Minimal rubbing to extremities; unclipped jacket lightly rubbed, spine toned, faint stain to rear panel, extremities lightly nicked, discreet tape repair to spine verso: a near-fine copy in very good jacket.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me.. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Flemingâs James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light shelfwear. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. An exceptional example. In light of the novel's immense presence as a classic thriller, it's amusing to learn that it was at first poorly received. The novel was banned in several countries due to its heightened sexual writing. The reception was so bad that Fleming wrote to Michael Howard of the Jonathan Cape publishing company to explain why he wrote the book: "I had become increasingly surprised to find my thrillers, which were designed for an adult audience, being read in schools, and that young people were making a hero out of James Bond . So it crossed my mind to write a cautionary tale about Bond, to put the record straight in the minds particularly of younger readers . the experiment has obviously gone very much awry" (Chancellor 2005). Upon Fleming's request, no reprints were made until after his death in 1964. It was the basis for the tenth film in the James Bond series, starring Roger Moore, Barbara Bach and Curt Jürgens. It was directed by Lewis Gilbert and the screenplay was written by Christopher Wood and Richard Maibaum.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Fleming, Ian. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Jonathan Cape [1962], London, 1962.
Price: US$2500.00 + shipping
Description: Octavo, original black boards, front stamped in blind and silver, spine stamped in silver, red endapers. A James Bond novel, the ninth. Made into a feature film. Gilbert: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A10a (1.1). Hubin, p. 288. Smith and White: Cloak and Dagger Fiction (3rd ed.) 1888. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket (with printed price of 15s). (30686)
Seller: John W. Knott, Jr, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB, Laurel, MD, U.S.A.
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape Ltd, London, 1962.
Price: US$2687.20 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: London: Jonathan Cape. 1962. FIRST EDITION. Publisher's dark greycloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in the Richard Chopping-designed dust jacket. Both book and jacket are very clean and bright. No inscriptions, jacket is price-clipped to flap, and has a small unrepaired tear to the lower spine. Near fine. A most striking copy.
Seller: Morshead Books, Beaumaris, VIC, Australia
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$2990.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A handsome first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike, crisp dust-jacket without fading, vibrant and bright colors; Central character and narrator is "Vivienne Michel, " a young Canadian woman who ends up running a cheap motel in the Adirondack Mountains to pay for a trip through America. When issued, it was banned in some countries as the most sexually explicit of Fleming's novels. Basis for the movie with Roger Moore in his third James Bond role, Barbara Bach as Major Anya Amasova (Agent Triple X) and Curd Jürgens as Karl Stromberg; 8vo ; [10], 11-221, [3] pages
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me.. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$3200.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Flemingâs James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with light shelfwear. Jacket design by Richard Chopping. An exceptional example. In light of the novel's immense presence as a classic thriller, it's amusing to learn that it was at first poorly received. The novel was banned in several countries due to its heightened sexual writing. The reception was so bad that Fleming wrote to Michael Howard of the Jonathan Cape publishing company to explain why he wrote the book: "I had become increasingly surprised to find my thrillers, which were designed for an adult audience, being read in schools, and that young people were making a hero out of James Bond . So it crossed my mind to write a cautionary tale about Bond, to put the record straight in the minds particularly of younger readers . the experiment has obviously gone very much awry" (Chancellor 2005). Upon Fleming's request, no reprints were made until after his death in 1964. It was the basis for the tenth film in the James Bond series, starring Roger Moore, Barbara Bach and Curt Jürgens. It was directed by Lewis Gilbert and the screenplay was written by Christopher Wood and Richard Maibaum.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$3220.66 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: HARDBACK - A fine book, free of any owner names or inscriptions, in a fine dust wrapper. Absolutely no toning to the spine, with the publishers printed price of 15s.net present. A stunning example.
Seller: West Hull Rare Books - P.B.F.A., Hull, YORKS, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$3500.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing with the words "FIRST PUBLISHED 1962" printed on the copyright page with NO indication of later printings. An attractive dustjacket that is vibrant in color with slight wear to the edges. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$3670.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: A handsome first edition/first Impression in Fine condition in alike, crisp dust-jacket without fading, vibrant and bright colors. Variant copy with printer's quad mark on the title page; Central character and narrator is "Vivienne Michel, " a young Canadian woman who ends up running a cheap motel in the Adirondack Mountains to pay for a trip through America. When issued, it was banned in some countries as the most sexually explicit of Fleming's novels. Basis for the movie with Roger Moore in his third James Bond role, Barbara Bach as Major Anya Amasova (Agent Triple X) and Curd Jürgens as Karl Stromberg; 8vo ; [10], 11-221, [3] pages
Seller: Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB, Summerville, SC, U.S.A.
Ian Fleming. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, UK, 1962.
Price: US$3864.79 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1962. A mint copy appearing as new and unread (boards spring when opened). No foxing to contents or edges and no previous owner's name inscriptions. In original and remarkably well preserved fine dust jacket. With no nicks, tears, creasing or marks. No toning and not price clipped. An excellent copy. "The Spy Who Loved Me" is the ninth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, first published in 1962. This novel is distinct from the other Bond books because it is not told from Bond's point of view but rather from the perspective of a woman named Vivienne "Viv" Michel. In the story, Vivienne Michel finds herself in a remote motel in the Adirondack Mountains of New York after a series of unfortunate events. Her life takes an unexpected turn when two mobsters arrive, leading to a violent encounter. Just when things seem bleak, James Bond comes to her rescue, and she finds herself caught up in a dangerous espionage plot involving the mob. "The Spy Who Loved Me" is unique in the Bond series as it provides insight into a female character's perspective and portrays Bond as a secondary character. The novel was met with mixed reviews upon its release due to this departure from the traditional Bond formula. However, it remains an interesting and unconventional entry in the James Bond series, exploring themes of danger, romance, and espionage.
Seller: Brought to Book Ltd, London, United Kingdom
FLEMING, Ian. THE SPY WHO LOVED ME. Jonathan Cape: London, 1962.
Price: US$4000.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: True First Edition, First State of the tenth James Bond novel, basis of course for the 1977 Lewis Gilbert-directed film starring Roger Moore. Unquestionably Fine copy in equally Original Richard Chopping-designed pictorial dust jacket which would classify as Fine but for a small triangular coffee or tea stain on front cover. But for that, a true collectors copy.
Seller: Mystery Pier Books, Inc.,ABAA, ILAB, ABA, West Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$6000.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: First Edition, First Printing. A spectacular copy. This First Issue dustjacket has the publisher's 15 s. net printed price present on the front flap. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is rich in color with NO chips or tears. The book bound in the publisher's cloth and is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are exceptionally clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A superb copy.
Seller: Magnum Opus Rare Books, Missoula, MT, U.S.A.
Price: US$7500.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962. First edition, first printing. Octavo. Presented in the publisher's original dust jacket and original black cloth boards, blind and silver embossed. With a new archival quarter leather and cloth clamshell archival case. Presented is a first edition printing of Ian Flemings tenth James Bond thriller, The Spy Who Loved Me, in the publishers original dust jacket and boards. The book was published in London by Jonathan Cape in 1962. The Spy Who Loved Me is a clear departure from previous Bond novels by Ian Fleming, in that the novel is told in the first-person by a young woman named Vivienne Michel. James Bond himself actually doesn't appear until two-thirds of the way through the book and the novel itself breaks up Fleming's "Blofeld Trilogy" of books. Although the title page lists the book as being written by Ian Fleming with Vivienne Michel, the "coauthorship credit is a hoax: Vivienne Michel was the name of the wife of one of Fleming's golfing companions in Jamaica" (Biondi & Pickard, 47). Fleming "had become alarmed that his earlier thrillers, designed for an adult audience, were increasingly read in schools where young people made a hero out of James Bond He did not regard Bond as a heroic figure 'but only as an efficient professional in his job.' Therefore he had sought to write a cautionary tale to put the record straight, particularly for his younger readers. Unable to do this in his usual narrative style, he had invented a heroine 'through whom I could examine Bond from the other end of the gun barrel, so to speak'" (Lycett, 401-402). Ian Fleming (19081964) was an intelligence officer, journalist, and creator of the fictional British Secret service agent James Bond. Beginning in 1939, he served as a liaison between the Navy and the other secret services, where he was privy to the highest levels of intelligence and became known for his creativity in planning operations, work that inspired his later novels. After the war, Fleming became a journalist and in 1953 published his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale. It was a success, and Fleming wrote a new book each year until his untimely death in 1964. CONDITION: Book is in very good condition. Octavo. Original publisher's black cloth boards, decorated in a dagger blind stamp and silver to upper cover and spine lettering. Internally clean and healthy pages, with publisher and title page intact. With the original dust jacket. Jacket has very light sunning to upper cover, light toning to the spine, creasing and very minor chipping to spine tips and corners, but overall in excellent condition. Wrapped in new archival Mylar to protect the jacket. Book is housed in a matching quarter red leather and tan cloth clamshell case, with raised bands, gilt titles and tooling to the spine. The clamshell has an image of The Spy Who Loves Me" dust jacket inlaid on the front and Ian Flemings facsimile signature embossed into its interior lining. Book Dimensions: 7 3/4 " H x 5 1/4" W x 1 1/8" D. With Clamshell: 9" H x 6 3/8" W x 1 7/8" D.
Seller: The Great Republic, Colorado Springs, CO, U.S.A.
FLEMING Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me. , 1962.
Price: US$9661.97 + shipping
Description: Uncorrected proof copy. 8vo. Original printed paper wrappers, and rare proof dust jacket. London, Jonathan Cape. [Issued September 1961] One of a limited number of proof copies issued with a dust jacket, many having been issued without as Richard Chopping was late with the design. ?A letter from Michael Howard to Chopping confirms this: ?I understand from Ian that as you had upped the price, you had undertaken in return to do the job quickly, and, if we have to wait until November for the original picture, it will be the end of the year before we get colour proofs, and this will halve the chances of getting a good pre-publication sale. Proofs of the book are already being distributed. libraries suppliers' travellers can only carry jackets on which to elicit orders. We shall do Ian a great dis-service if we can't get his jacket out during the next month or two? (Gilbert, Ian Fleming the Bibliography, p. 329). The proof dust jacket differs to the first edition in a number of ways; ?proofs are more red in colour [.] the copyright to the front flap is markedly different and there is no 'Wilkinson Swords' credit. The front flap also features the misspelling 'Adirondacs' for 'Adirondacks' (line 6). The corners of the flaps are unclipped and the rear flap is much wider. The rear panel does not feature 'THE TIMES' newspaper reference in capitals which therefore gives a different meaning to the phrase 'Verdicts of the times!' (Gilbert). A very good copy. Water staining to the inside of the dust jacket, only effecting the recto in a small area of the front cover, some rubbing and small tears to extremities and especially to the top and tail of the spine, contemporary note to front panel ?16 ap? Paper wrappers in exceedingly good condition, and internally fine, although with slight lean to text block. With a custom made folding solander box. Gilbert, Ian Fleming the Bibliography, A10a. Uncorrected Proof Copy.
Seller: Maggs Bros. Ltd ABA, ILAB, PBFA, BA, London, United Kingdom
Fleming, Ian. The Spy Who Loved Me.. Jonathan Cape, London, 1962.
Price: US$20000.00 + shipping
Description: First edition of the ninth novel in Ian Flemingâs James Bond series. Octavo, original black cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Peter To Cheer him up! From Ian." Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket art by Richard Chopping. Housed in a full morocco clamshell box, the front panel mimicking the dust jacket.ÂRare and desirable signed and inscribed by Ian Fleming. In light of the novel's immense presence as a classic thriller, it's amusing to learn that it was at first poorly received. The novel was banned in several countries due to its heightened sexual writing. The reception was so bad that Fleming wrote to Michael Howard of the Jonathan Cape publishing company to explain why he wrote the book: "I had become increasingly surprised to find my thrillers, which were designed for an adult audience, being read in schools, and that young people were making a hero out of James Bond . So it crossed my mind to write a cautionary tale about Bond, to put the record straight in the minds particularly of younger readers . the experiment has obviously gone very much awry" (Chancellor 2005). Upon Fleming's request, no reprints were made until after his death in 1964. It was the basis for the tenth film in the James Bond series, starring Roger Moore, Barbara Bach and Curt Jürgens. It was directed by Lewis Gilbert and the screenplay was written by Christopher Wood and Richard Maibaum.
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
FLEMING, Ian Lancaster, (1908-1964). The Spy Who Loved Me. London: Jonathan Cape, 1962, 1962.
Price: US$21256.34 + shipping
Description: [Spy thriller] FIRST EDITION, State A. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Crown Octavo (21 x 13cm), pp.221; [1]. Publisher's cloth-effect paper over boards with scarlet endpapers in pictorial dust-jacket illustrated by Richard Chopping, priced at 15s. A near fine copy with a slight spine lean, one tiny tear to the jacket. Signed by Ian Fleming to the flyleaf. With Christies' lot number ticket from a previous auction sale loosely inserted. A lightly handled, near fine copy with one tiny tear to the jacket. Housed in a collector's leather-spined clamshell box. Gilbert A10a (1.1). Provenance: Christies, London. Printed Books, 5th May 1995 (lot 119, £1300). Adrian Harrington Ltd., Inventory No.38892 (2012, £11,000).
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom