James Bond First Editions

Last year I speculated that For Your Eyes Only 'could' exist bound with silver foil on its spine. It was just a theory until I was messaged last week by someone who said they'd found one... wix.to/xCyXQrV #JamesBond #ForYourEyesOnly

I'm thrilled to say that I have finally found the elusive 'last impression' of Dr No! The quest for this singular rare book has been lengthy to say this least. Read the full story here: wix.to/OFx0Qba #JamesBond #BookCollectors #007 #JamesBondFirstEditions

How many of the elusive 35 signed 'Presentation Copies' of OHMSS still exist today? Follow me as I try and hunt down known examples. wix.to/FlOdZxl #JamesBond #SignedFleming #jamesbondfirsteditions #jamesbond #007

How many of the 250 signed copies of 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' actually survive today? I'm documenting all known copies to try and answer this very question. wix.to/ANgObxW #JamesBond #jamesbndfirsteditions #SignedFleming #Bondboks

The Spy Who Loved Me was Fleming's most controversial book. I compare the uncorrected proof to the completed book in this latest breakdown of the Fleming proofs: wix.to/d9NRr9n #Fleming #JamesBond #BookDiscovery

Many Ian Fleming books contain unique inscriptions penned by their previous owners. Explore these fascinating stories behind the text! Full story: wix.to/lBiugTT #BookInscriptions #IanFleming #jamesbondfirsteditions

🚨 Attention James Bond book collectors! 🚨 Here’s your exclusive first look at the amazing 70th Anniversary edition of Casino Royale, limited to only 150 copies! Don’t miss out! Order here: wix.to/vmRF9Fy #CasinoRoyale #JamesBond #LimitedEdition

Back with a bang! London’s Firsts Book Fair showcased some amazing James Bond first editions. If you’re a collector or just love books, this event was not to be missed! For highlights, visit wix.to/qTD69A9 #BookFair #JamesBond #Collectors

Last weekend's Oxford Book Fair had the worst possible combination: low numbers of Bond titles, all at very high prices. And what dealers told me didn't sound good - finding fine Fleming first editions is getting harder and harder: wix.to/XkbWVgu #JamesBond #BookPrices

Publishing information in books should be correct, right? But sometimes it isn't - and yes even the James Bond 1st editions sport mistakes - meaning collectors are still being confused some 70 years later! wix.to/Y7iPSSs #jamesbondfirsteditions #JonathanCape #IanFleming

I've completed my 10th Ian Fleming rebind: The Spy Who Loved Me. Only four more books before I complete my collection! Check it out: wix.to/tJ3YHcO

Last week there was an unusually high number of Ian Fleming-signed material up for sale. But were there any bargains, what went under the radar, and what are the 'rules' when it comes to scrawls commanding the big bucks? wix.to/KZa4seX #IanFleming

Our captivating look into the Ian Fleming 'last prints' concludes. See how the last impressions of the final four James Bond books compare to their first impression counterparts: wix.to/yaKOMx7 #JamesBond #IanFleming #jamesbondfirsteditions

Check out the exclusive first look at the 70th anniversary edition of Casino Royale by Queen Anne Press! This limited edition is specially crafted for true Bond aficionados. Read more: wix.to/sCdT08V #CasinoRoyale #JamesBond

Last week we started our a side-by-side comparison of the first and last editions of the Ian Fleming James Bond hardback editions. This week we continue the journey – looking at Dr No to Thunderball: wix.to/wCcKSRq #JamesBond #lastimpressions #jamesbondfirsteditions

This week we put the first and last impressions of the James Bond books side by side to see exactly how they changed between their first and last printings: wix.to/cljdwcs #jamesbond #ianfleming #jamesbondfirsteditions.co.uk

Collecting 'final editions' of the hardback Cape James Bond books is becoming increasingly popular. But you need to both be quick, but also patient, if you want to get in on the act: wix.to/2F5OXpK #JamesBond #lastimpressions #jamesbondfirsteditions.co.uk

Sold for £908! A 'signed' Ian Fleming paperback raised eyebrows this week. Is it genuine or just a collector’s dream? Join the debate! wix.to/afLZ87K #Fleming #Signature #Authenticity #JamesBond #JamesBondFirstEditions

Thunderball is finished! My quest to create a complete set of bespoke Ian Fleming rebinds continues. Nine books down; just five more to go! wix.to/Vhv0keH #IanFleming #Thunderball #Rebinds

Advance bindings of the Ian Fleming books are rare gems indeed - but I still think there's more out there, just waiting to be 'discovered': jamesbondfirsteditions.co.uk/post/advance-p…