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Mr. Zero -
Patricia Wentworth (psued. Dora Amy Elles)
1938 - J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia - First American Edition
A superb near fine example of the first edition in the classic dust jacket.
‘The last thing London debutante Gay Hardwicke wants is to become involved in another one of her cousin’s messy jams. But Lady Sylvia Colesborough is in over her head this time: She claims she’s being blackmailed by the mysterious Mr. Zero. If she doesn’t steal important government papers from the safe of her politically connected husband, the distinguished Sir Francis, her gambling debts will be exposed. Gay’s reluctant attempts to help Sylvia backfire when a murder raises the stakes—and Gay’s boyfriend, Algy Somers, becomes the prime suspect. [Barnes & Noble].
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Price HK$ 3,000
1938 - J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia - First American Edition
A superb near fine example of the first edition in the classic dust jacket.‘The last thing London debutante Gay Hardwicke wants is to become involved in another one of her cousin’s messy jams. But Lady Sylvia Colesborough is in over her head this time: She claims she’s being blackmailed by the mysterious Mr. Zero. If she doesn’t steal important government papers from the safe of her politically connected husband, the distinguished Sir Francis, her gambling debts will be exposed. Gay’s reluctant attempts to help Sylvia backfire when a murder raises the stakes—and Gay’s boyfriend, Algy Somers, becomes the prime suspect. [Barnes & Noble].
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The Moneypenny Diaries: Guardian Angel; Secret Servant; Final Fling - Signed -
Kate Westbrook (psued. Samantha Weinberg)
2005 - John Murray, London - First Editions
First editions of the Moneypenny Diaries trilogy, with the first and last volume signed by Kate Westbrook to the title page.
An original series of books chronicling the adventures of Miss Jane Moneypenny, personal secretary to Secret Service chief M, colleague and confidante of secret agent James Bond, and one of spy fiction’s most interesting and under explored supporting characters. Starring characters created by Ian Fleming, and sanctioned by Ian Fleming Publications.
Roger Moore calls them ‘a damned good read’.
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Price HK$ 7,000
2005 - John Murray, London - First Editions
First editions of the Moneypenny Diaries trilogy, with the first and last volume signed by Kate Westbrook to the title page.An original series of books chronicling the adventures of Miss Jane Moneypenny, personal secretary to Secret Service chief M, colleague and confidante of secret agent James Bond, and one of spy fiction’s most interesting and under explored supporting characters. Starring characters created by Ian Fleming, and sanctioned by Ian Fleming Publications.
Roger Moore calls them ‘a damned good read’.
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James Bond, the Spy Who Loved Me -
Christopher Wood
1977 - Jonathan Cape, London - First Edition
First edition of the original story / novel of the 1977 James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me', written under licence from Ian Fleming's copyright holders Glidrose.
A particularly elusive Bond title in collectible condition, and rare in this fine condition without ownership inscriptions or restoration; many copies entered the lending library system and are marked as such. In addition, price-clipping appears to be an issue with this title.
When Fleming sold the film rights to his novels, he refused to consent to this title and ‘Moonraker’ being filmed as written. He felt that ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ was more of an experimental novel as it contained a female perspective and narrative, and ‘Moonraker’ was somewhat dated, so both would need rewriting. As a result, Christopher Wood was brought in by director Lewis Gilbert to produce a screenplay together with Richard Maibaum, and subsequent novel, a task he repeated solo for the next film ‘Moonraker’.
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Price HK$ 22,000
1977 - Jonathan Cape, London - First Edition
First edition of the original story / novel of the 1977 James Bond film 'The Spy Who Loved Me', written under licence from Ian Fleming's copyright holders Glidrose.A particularly elusive Bond title in collectible condition, and rare in this fine condition without ownership inscriptions or restoration; many copies entered the lending library system and are marked as such. In addition, price-clipping appears to be an issue with this title.
When Fleming sold the film rights to his novels, he refused to consent to this title and ‘Moonraker’ being filmed as written. He felt that ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ was more of an experimental novel as it contained a female perspective and narrative, and ‘Moonraker’ was somewhat dated, so both would need rewriting. As a result, Christopher Wood was brought in by director Lewis Gilbert to produce a screenplay together with Richard Maibaum, and subsequent novel, a task he repeated solo for the next film ‘Moonraker’.
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Price HK$ 22,000
James Bond and Moonraker -
Christopher Wood
1979 - Jonathan Cape, London - First Edition
First edition of the original story / novel of the 1979 James Bond film 'Moonraker', written under licence from Ian Fleming's copyright holders Glidrose.
Rare in fine condition, and scarce in any condition.
When Fleming sold the film rights to his novels, he refused to consent to ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ and ‘Moonraker’ being filmed as written. He felt that ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ was more of an experimental novel as it contained a female perspective and narrative, and ‘Moonraker’ was somewhat dated, so both would need rewriting. As a result, Christopher Wood was brought in by director Lewis Gilbert to produce a screenplay together with Richard Maibaum, and subsequent novel, a task he repeated solo for the next film ‘Moonraker’.
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Price HK$ 18,500
1979 - Jonathan Cape, London - First Edition
First edition of the original story / novel of the 1979 James Bond film 'Moonraker', written under licence from Ian Fleming's copyright holders Glidrose.Rare in fine condition, and scarce in any condition.
When Fleming sold the film rights to his novels, he refused to consent to ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ and ‘Moonraker’ being filmed as written. He felt that ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ was more of an experimental novel as it contained a female perspective and narrative, and ‘Moonraker’ was somewhat dated, so both would need rewriting. As a result, Christopher Wood was brought in by director Lewis Gilbert to produce a screenplay together with Richard Maibaum, and subsequent novel, a task he repeated solo for the next film ‘Moonraker’.
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Price HK$ 18,500