Auction No 411, Category: Fiction
33 Lots (displaying 1 - 20)
Ian Fleming ‘James Bond’ novels, selection of Book Club editions, mostly 1950s/60s, in fair to fine d/jkts, including two copies of "Casino Royale"
Ian Fleming ‘James Bond’ novels, selection of Book Club editions, mostly 1950s/60s, in fair to fine d/jkts, including two copies of "Casino Royale"
Lot 15
Lot: 15
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
SOLD £50
MORE DETAILSIan Fleming ‘James Bond' novels, a selection of Book Club editions, mostly 1950s/60s, all in fair to fine d/jkts, including two copies of Casino Royale, three issued by Macmillan, New York. (7)
Joan Fleming crime fiction First Edition selection in mostly good/fine d/jkts including "A Daisy-Chain for Satan" Hutchinson [1950],
Joan Fleming crime fiction First Edition selection in mostly good/fine d/jkts including "A Daisy-Chain for Satan" Hutchinson [1950],
Lot 16
Lot: 16
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £24
MORE DETAILSJoan Fleming crime fiction First Edition selection in mostly good/fine d/jkts including A Daisy-Chain for Satan Hutchinson [1950], Death of a Sardine Collins, 1963, and Screams from a Penny Dreadful, Hamish Hamilton, 1971 (price-clipped, with ownership signature). (7)
Crime Fiction and Thillers, all bar one in d/jkts, including Anthony Gilbert "The Spinster’s Secret", Collins Crime Club, 1946, 1st Edn
Crime Fiction and Thillers, all bar one in d/jkts, including Anthony Gilbert "The Spinster’s Secret", Collins Crime Club, 1946, 1st Edn
Lot 17
Lot: 17
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £100
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSCrime Fiction and Thillers, all bar one in d/jkts, including Anthony Gilbert The Spinster's Secret, Collins Crime Club, 1946, 1st Edn (small piece missing from rear panel of d/jkt, o/w VG); Michael Gilbert Death Has Deep Roots, Hodder & Stoughton, 1951 in worn d/jkt (with repairs), publisher's file copy stamp to front endpaper; J.S. Fletcher The Markenmore Mystery, Herbert Jenkins, n.d. (1920s), and various others of which two are ex-library. No ownership inscriptions. Mixed condition. Mostly first editions. (23)
Berkeley Gray thrillers, a selection of First Editions, all published by Collins, all in fair to VG mylar-protected d/jkts,
Berkeley Gray thrillers, a selection of First Editions, all published by Collins, all in fair to VG mylar-protected d/jkts,
Lot 18
Lot: 18
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £80 - £120
SOLD £60
MORE DETAILSBerkeley Gray thrillers, a selection of First Editions, all published by Collins, all in fair to VG mylar-protected d/jkts, four with gift inscriptions, two re-priced by the publisher. Count Down for Conquest is ex-library, Conquest in Scotland with some damage to the text, others good/fine. (11)
Robert van Gulik "The Chinese Maze Murders", Michael Joseph, 1962, first edition in a VG complete d/jkt, remains of owner’s bookplate
Robert van Gulik "The Chinese Maze Murders", Michael Joseph, 1962, first edition in a VG complete d/jkt, remains of owner’s bookplate
Lot 19
Lot: 19
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSRobert van Gulik The Chinese Maze Murders, Michael Joseph, 1962, first edition in a VG complete d/jkt, remains of owner's bookplate on reverse of front endpaper; and 1969 Heinemann re-issues of The Emperor's Pearl and The Red Pavilion both in d/jkts showing browning to the spines. (3)
Victor Gunn crime fiction, all Collins first editions, comprising "Death on Shivering Sand", 1946; "Nice Day for a Murder",1945,
Victor Gunn crime fiction, all Collins first editions, comprising "Death on Shivering Sand", 1946; "Nice Day for a Murder",1945,
Lot 20
Lot: 20
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £60
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSVictor Gunn crime fiction, all Collins first editions, comprising Death on Shivering Sand, 1946; Nice Day for a Murder, 1945, in worn & chipped d/jkt, dealer's stamp to front endpaper; The Treble Chance Murder, 1958 in VG d/jkt, spotting to last few pages of text; Death at Traitors' Gate, 1960, ex-library, various faults; and Murder at the Motel, 1964, in poor d/jkt. (5)
Sydney Horler thrillers, 1930-1955, a selection, most in fair to VG d/jkts, the jacket of "Chipstead of the Lone Hand" with pieces missing,
Sydney Horler thrillers, 1930-1955, a selection, most in fair to VG d/jkts, the jacket of "Chipstead of the Lone Hand" with pieces missing,
Lot 21
Lot: 21
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £20
MORE DETAILSSydney Horler thrillers, 1930-1955, a selection, most in fair to VG d/jkts, the jacket of Chipstead of the Lone Hand with pieces missing, the text of Hell's Brew damaged. (7)
Hartley Howard thrillers, a selection of Collins first editions in mostly good/VG d/jkts, the jacket of "Bowman Strikes Again" badly chipped;
Hartley Howard thrillers, a selection of Collins first editions in mostly good/VG d/jkts, the jacket of "Bowman Strikes Again" badly chipped;
Lot 22
Lot: 22
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £70 - £80
SOLD £44
MORE DETAILSHartley Howard thrillers, a selection of Collins first editions in mostly good/VG d/jkts, the jacket of Bowman Strikes Again badly chipped; top corner of front endpaper of The Last Deception cut away o/w VG internally without inscriptions. (5)
James Patterson "Kiss the Girls", Harper Collins, 1995, First Edn, in a complete mylar-protected d/jkt, signed by the author on title page. VG
James Patterson "Kiss the Girls", Harper Collins, 1995, First Edn, in a complete mylar-protected d/jkt, signed by the author on title page. VG
Lot 24
Lot: 24
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £20 - £30
SOLD £22
MORE DETAILSJames Patterson Kiss the Girls, Harper Collins, 1995, First Edn, in a complete mylar-protected d/jkt, signed by the author on title page. VG
Ellis Peters UK First Editions in mixed condition, all in d/jkts; better comprise "Never Pick Up Hitch-Hikers", "The Grass Widow’s Tale",
Ellis Peters UK First Editions in mixed condition, all in d/jkts; better comprise "Never Pick Up Hitch-Hikers", "The Grass Widow’s Tale",
Lot 25
Lot: 25
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSEllis Peters UK First Editions in mixed condition, all in d/jkts; better comprise Never Pick Up Hitch-Hikers, The Grass Widow's Tale, Rainbow's End (small ownership signature, jacket price-clipped), Funeral of Figaro (ownership label removed, jacket chipped at foot of spine), and Death and the Joyful Woman (probably ex-library). Of the remainder two have library stamps to edge of textblock. (11)
Crime Fiction selection, all in d/jkts, with several first editions, mixed condition, the Sax Rohmer title ex-library. (22)
Crime Fiction selection, all in d/jkts, with several first editions, mixed condition, the Sax Rohmer title ex-library. (22)
Lot 26
Lot: 26
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £50 - £70
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSCrime Fiction selection, all in d/jkts, with several first editions, mixed condition, the Sax Rohmer title ex-library. (22)
E.C.R. Lorac crime fiction, a selection of Collins first editions 1945-55, comprising "Murder by Matchlight", "Ask a Policeman" (in poor d/jkt)
E.C.R. Lorac crime fiction, a selection of Collins first editions 1945-55, comprising "Murder by Matchlight", "Ask a Policeman" (in poor d/jkt)
Lot 27
Lot: 27
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £130
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSE.C.R. Lorac crime fiction, a selection of Collins first editions 1945-55, comprising Murder by Matchlight, Ask a Policeman (in poor d/jkt), Policemen in the Precinct and Murder in the Mill Race (repaired), together with 1952 reprint of The Sixteenth Stair (in damaged d/jkt). A scarce group in varied condition. (5)
Crime Fiction selection,all first editions (mostly UK firsts), mostly in d/jkts; Harry Keeler’s "The Green Jade Hand",1930, badly wormed in top margin
Crime Fiction selection,all first editions (mostly UK firsts), mostly in d/jkts; Harry Keeler’s "The Green Jade Hand",1930, badly wormed in top margin
Lot 28
Lot: 28
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
SOLD £42
MORE DETAILSCrime Fiction selection, all first editions (mostly UK firsts), mostly in d/jkts; Harry Keeler's The Green Jade Hand, 1930, badly wormed in top margin. Five with ownership inscriptions. Mixed condition. (23)
Jennie Melville crime fiction, all UK first editions in good to fine d/jkts, comprising "Come Home And Be Killed", 1962 (some minor foxing),
Jennie Melville crime fiction, all UK first editions in good to fine d/jkts, comprising "Come Home And Be Killed", 1962 (some minor foxing),
Lot 29
Lot: 29
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £60 - £80
SOLD £52
MORE DETAILSJennie Melville crime fiction, all UK first editions in good to fine d/jkts, comprising Come Home And Be Killed, 1962 (some minor foxing), Murderers' Houses, 1964 (half-title tanned), There Lies Your Love, 1965 (tape stains to jacket flaps and ownership signature cut away), and The Woman Who Was Not There, 1996 (signed by the author on title page). (4)
Ian Fleming "Live and Let Die", Jonathan Cape,1966 reprint in a good mylar-protected price-clipped d/jkt showing some wear at extremities;
Ian Fleming "Live and Let Die", Jonathan Cape,1966 reprint in a good mylar-protected price-clipped d/jkt showing some wear at extremities;
Lot 30
Lot: 30
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £80 - £100
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSIan Fleming Live and Let Die, Jonathan Cape, 1966 reprint in a good mylar-protected price-clipped d/jkt showing some wear at extremities; spine rolled, library marks to title page, few pages with corner creasing, a few minor tone marks.
Ian Fleming "Diamonds are Forever", Jonathan Cape, 1979, in fine mylar-protected d/jkt; ink marks & inscription to front endpapers;
Ian Fleming "Diamonds are Forever", Jonathan Cape, 1979, in fine mylar-protected d/jkt; ink marks & inscription to front endpapers;
Lot 31
Lot: 31
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £40 - £50
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSIan Fleming Diamonds are Forever, Jonathan Cape, 1979, in fine mylar-protected d/jkt; ink marks & inscription to front endpapers; library stamp to reverse of title page; few pages with corner creasing; spine slightly rolled.
Ian Fleming "Casino Royale", Jonathan Cape, 1960, sixth printing, in a good mylar-protected d/jkt which shows some light wear and marks;
Ian Fleming "Casino Royale", Jonathan Cape, 1960, sixth printing, in a good mylar-protected d/jkt which shows some light wear and marks;
Lot 32
Lot: 32
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £150
SOLD £80
MORE DETAILSIan Fleming Casino Royale, Jonathan Cape, 1960, sixth printing, in a good mylar-protected d/jkt which shows some light wear and marks; internally VG with occasional minor tone marks largely confined to first few leaves; the jacket appears to be slightly cut down along upper & lower edges with a total loss of 4mm. No inscriptions.
Ian Fleming ‘James Bond’ novels, a selection comprising 1950s/60s Book Club editions (7), Jonathan Cape originals (4),
Ian Fleming ‘James Bond’ novels, a selection comprising 1950s/60s Book Club editions (7), Jonathan Cape originals (4),
Lot 33
Lot: 33
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £120
SOLD £60
MORE DETAILSIan Fleming ‘James Bond' novels, a selection comprising 1950s/60s Book Club editions (7), Jonathan Cape originals (4), and a Reprint Society edition of Live and Let Die; all in d/jkts, five of which are facsimiles. Mixed condition. (12)
Crime Fiction & Thrillers, 1940s/90s, a selection in d/jkts with many first editions including works by Elizabeth Ferrars, A.A. Fair (2),
Crime Fiction & Thrillers, 1940s/90s, a selection in d/jkts with many first editions including works by Elizabeth Ferrars, A.A. Fair (2),
Lot 34
Lot: 34
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £100 - £130
SOLD £60
MORE DETAILSCrime Fiction & Thrillers, 1940s/90s, a selection in d/jkts with many first editions including works by Elizabeth Ferrars, A.A. Fair (2), Adam Diment, and Manning Coles (2). Varied condition but generally good/VG, the jackets all mylar-protected. (28)
Gwendoline Butler "Coffin in Malta", Geoffrey Bles, 1964, 1st Edn in creased & worn d/jkt; and four other Butler first editions in worn jackets
Gwendoline Butler "Coffin in Malta", Geoffrey Bles, 1964, 1st Edn in creased & worn d/jkt; and four other Butler first editions in worn jackets
Lot 35
Lot: 35
- Auction Date: Wed 17th Aug 2022 12:00 BST (Ended)
- Est: £30 - £40
UNSOLD
MORE DETAILSGwendoline Butler Coffin in Malta, Geoffrey Bles, 1964, 1st Edn in creased & worn d/jkt; and four other Butler first editions in worn jackets of which three are ex-library. (5)