signed first edition
by FLEMING, Ian; BRICUSSE, Leslie; CONNERY, Sean; MOORE, Roger
London: Jonathan Cape, 1953-66. The Unique James Bond Collection of Leslie Bricusse
The Lyricist for Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice
Featuring Warm Inscriptions from Sean Connery and Roger Moore,
Directors, Singers, Composers and Others.
FLEMING, Ian. A complete set of the James Bond series. London: Jonathan Cape, 1953-1966.
First editions of the original James Bond series, largely inscribed or signed by Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Shirley Bassey, John Barry, and others, for the two-time Oscar winner Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021).
A unique collection of the James Bond novels assembled by the distinguished composer and lyricist who wrote the lyrics for Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice.
Several of the titles are represented by more than one copy and most carry additional annotations by Leslie Bricusse identifying the inscriptions or signatures. The individual volumes comprise:
Casino Royale
First edition, first impression, in the first issue dust jacket, without the Sunday Times review on the front flap. Foot of spine very slightly bumped, minor foxing to edges, unclipped jacket a little soiled, some tears at spine and joints with adhesive tape repairs on reverse, number "418" added in pen to front panel. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
Live and Let Die
First edition, first impression, in the first issue jacket, without the design credit slug on the front flap, inscribed "Yes Leslie I was J.B., love, Roger Moore", and signed by Guy Hamilton (Director) and Madeline Smith (Miss Caruso). Some minor marks to front board, some foxing, vibrant unclipped jacket toned with some foxing and extremities slightly rubbed. A new fine copy in a like jacket.
Moonraker
First edition, first impression, state B with the correct spelling of the work "shoot" on page 10, line 31, inscribed "Leslie - We made this in Paris - Venice, et al! Love Roger Moore" and signed by Lewis Gilbert (Director), Ken Adam (production design), John Barry (composer), and Shirley Bassey (singer of the title song). Embossed ownership details on front free endpaper. Extremities a little bumped, light browning to free endpapers, extremities of unclipped jacket a little worn, some toning and staining to reverse. A new fine copy in a very good jacket.
Diamonds are Forever
First edition, first impression, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery", "best regards, Ken Adam", "love Shirley Bassey", and signed by Guy Hamilton, and John Barry. Head and foot of spine slightly bumped, minor bump to top edge of front cover, extremities of unclipped jacket a little rubbed, some light soiling, minor professional strengthening to reverse. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
From Russia, With Love
First edition, first impression, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery" and signed by John Barry. Foot of spine slightly bumped, minor marks to covers, extremities of unclipped jacket slightly worn, jacket soiled. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
Dr. No
First edition, first impression, second state binding with "Honeychile" silhouette on front cover, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery" and "best regards, Ken Adam", and signed by John Barry. Head and foot of jacket spine a little rubbed, slight toning to unclipped jacket. A fine copy in a near fine jacket.
Goldfinger
First edition, first impression, first issue, second state with detail on skull not present, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery", "love Shirley Eaton" (Jill Masterson), "all best, Burt Kwouk" (Mr. Ling), "Best Wishes, Caron Gardner" (flying circus pilot), "Love, Maggie Nolan" (poster girl), "With love & hugs, Shirley Bassey" (singer of title song), "John Barry, the Big Finger", and signed by Honor Blackman, Leslie Bricusse (twice), Guy Hamilton, and Ken Adam, together with Bricusse's name badge for "Goldfinger - The Runion" (Pinewood Studios, 11 June 2008) laid down to front pastdown. Head and foot of jacket spine a little worn, unclipped jacket. A fine copy in a near fine jacket.
For Your Eyes Only
First edition, first impression, inscribed "Leslie - I cannot remember which number this one was - I do know that I was 007!, Roger Moore" and "Lovely to meet after all these years, John Glenn" (Director). Minor spoiling to fore edge, slightly soiled and toned unclipped jacket, some minor abrasions to jacket spine. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
Thunderball
First edition, first impression, with second issue jacket, showing publisher's adhesive label covering original printed price, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery" and "best wishes, Ken Adam", and signed by John Barry. Extremities slightly bumped, minor abrasion to spine of jacket, jacket spine very slightly toned. A near fine copy in like jacket.
The Spy Who Loved Me
First edition, first impression, variant issue with dropped printer's quad mark on title page, inscribed "Leslie - I think this was my best Bond! Roger Moore", "My best Bond! Lewis Gilbert" (Director), "My best stunt! John Glen (parachute jump!)" (second unit director), "Nobody does it better. For Lesley, Caroline Munro, x as Naomi 007", and "best wishes, Ken Adam". Extremities a little bumped, slight foxing to edges, extremities of unclipped jacket a little worn, some minor close tears and foxing. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Uncorrected proof copy, signed by John Barry. Some foxing to edges, creases to spine, annotated "15" on front wrapper, extremities a little rubbed. A very good copy.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
First edition, first impression, signed by John Barry. Light soiling to unclipped jacket with some toning to reverse. A fine copy in a near fine jacket.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
First edition, first impression, signed by John Barry. Head and foot of spine slightly bumped, some minor marks to binding, minor foxing to edges, extremities on unclipped jacket a little worn with several short closed tears. A very good copy in like jacket.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Signed limited edition, one of 250 copies signed by Ian Fleming with this copy marked "presentation", signed by John Barry, color frontispiece, original acetate. A fine copy.
You Only Live Twice
First edition, first impression, first state, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery", "best regards, Ken Adam", "John Barry, Three time would be better", and signed by Leslie Bricusse, Lewis Gilbert. Slightly skewed, head of jacket worn, jacket spine a little tones, unclipped jacket. A very good copy in like jacket.
The Man With the Golden Gun
First edition, first impression, first issue, first state binding with design in gilt on front cover, inscribed "Leslie - My signature should put the value down! Love, Roger Moore", and "Leslie - fondest as always, Christopher Lee", and signed by Guy Hamilton, and John Barry. Negligible toning to unclipped jacket. A fine copy in a near fine jacket.
The Man with the Golden Gun
First edition, first impression, first issue, second state binding with blank front cover, inscribed "Dear Leslie - I know Roger Moore! Christopher Lee", and signed by John Barry and Guy Hamilton. Slightly skewed, corners a little bumped, minor foxing, extremities of unclipped jacket slightly worn, spine toned. A very good copy in like jacket.
Octopussy and The Living Daylights
First edition, first impression, first issue, inscribed "Leslie - I was in the former - Get T. Dalton for the latter! Roger Moore", and signed by John Glen and Maryam d'Abo (Kara Milovy). Fine copy.
Eighteen octavo volumes. Original boards, titles and devices to some boards in gilt or color, titles to spines gilt. With the dust jackets. Housed in seven custom folding boxes by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. (Inventory #: 06000)
The Lyricist for Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice
Featuring Warm Inscriptions from Sean Connery and Roger Moore,
Directors, Singers, Composers and Others.
FLEMING, Ian. A complete set of the James Bond series. London: Jonathan Cape, 1953-1966.
First editions of the original James Bond series, largely inscribed or signed by Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Shirley Bassey, John Barry, and others, for the two-time Oscar winner Leslie Bricusse (1931-2021).
A unique collection of the James Bond novels assembled by the distinguished composer and lyricist who wrote the lyrics for Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice.
Several of the titles are represented by more than one copy and most carry additional annotations by Leslie Bricusse identifying the inscriptions or signatures. The individual volumes comprise:
Casino Royale
First edition, first impression, in the first issue dust jacket, without the Sunday Times review on the front flap. Foot of spine very slightly bumped, minor foxing to edges, unclipped jacket a little soiled, some tears at spine and joints with adhesive tape repairs on reverse, number "418" added in pen to front panel. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
Live and Let Die
First edition, first impression, in the first issue jacket, without the design credit slug on the front flap, inscribed "Yes Leslie I was J.B., love, Roger Moore", and signed by Guy Hamilton (Director) and Madeline Smith (Miss Caruso). Some minor marks to front board, some foxing, vibrant unclipped jacket toned with some foxing and extremities slightly rubbed. A new fine copy in a like jacket.
Moonraker
First edition, first impression, state B with the correct spelling of the work "shoot" on page 10, line 31, inscribed "Leslie - We made this in Paris - Venice, et al! Love Roger Moore" and signed by Lewis Gilbert (Director), Ken Adam (production design), John Barry (composer), and Shirley Bassey (singer of the title song). Embossed ownership details on front free endpaper. Extremities a little bumped, light browning to free endpapers, extremities of unclipped jacket a little worn, some toning and staining to reverse. A new fine copy in a very good jacket.
Diamonds are Forever
First edition, first impression, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery", "best regards, Ken Adam", "love Shirley Bassey", and signed by Guy Hamilton, and John Barry. Head and foot of spine slightly bumped, minor bump to top edge of front cover, extremities of unclipped jacket a little rubbed, some light soiling, minor professional strengthening to reverse. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
From Russia, With Love
First edition, first impression, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery" and signed by John Barry. Foot of spine slightly bumped, minor marks to covers, extremities of unclipped jacket slightly worn, jacket soiled. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
Dr. No
First edition, first impression, second state binding with "Honeychile" silhouette on front cover, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery" and "best regards, Ken Adam", and signed by John Barry. Head and foot of jacket spine a little rubbed, slight toning to unclipped jacket. A fine copy in a near fine jacket.
Goldfinger
First edition, first impression, first issue, second state with detail on skull not present, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery", "love Shirley Eaton" (Jill Masterson), "all best, Burt Kwouk" (Mr. Ling), "Best Wishes, Caron Gardner" (flying circus pilot), "Love, Maggie Nolan" (poster girl), "With love & hugs, Shirley Bassey" (singer of title song), "John Barry, the Big Finger", and signed by Honor Blackman, Leslie Bricusse (twice), Guy Hamilton, and Ken Adam, together with Bricusse's name badge for "Goldfinger - The Runion" (Pinewood Studios, 11 June 2008) laid down to front pastdown. Head and foot of jacket spine a little worn, unclipped jacket. A fine copy in a near fine jacket.
For Your Eyes Only
First edition, first impression, inscribed "Leslie - I cannot remember which number this one was - I do know that I was 007!, Roger Moore" and "Lovely to meet after all these years, John Glenn" (Director). Minor spoiling to fore edge, slightly soiled and toned unclipped jacket, some minor abrasions to jacket spine. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
Thunderball
First edition, first impression, with second issue jacket, showing publisher's adhesive label covering original printed price, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery" and "best wishes, Ken Adam", and signed by John Barry. Extremities slightly bumped, minor abrasion to spine of jacket, jacket spine very slightly toned. A near fine copy in like jacket.
The Spy Who Loved Me
First edition, first impression, variant issue with dropped printer's quad mark on title page, inscribed "Leslie - I think this was my best Bond! Roger Moore", "My best Bond! Lewis Gilbert" (Director), "My best stunt! John Glen (parachute jump!)" (second unit director), "Nobody does it better. For Lesley, Caroline Munro, x as Naomi 007", and "best wishes, Ken Adam". Extremities a little bumped, slight foxing to edges, extremities of unclipped jacket a little worn, some minor close tears and foxing. A near fine copy in a very good jacket.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Uncorrected proof copy, signed by John Barry. Some foxing to edges, creases to spine, annotated "15" on front wrapper, extremities a little rubbed. A very good copy.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
First edition, first impression, signed by John Barry. Light soiling to unclipped jacket with some toning to reverse. A fine copy in a near fine jacket.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
First edition, first impression, signed by John Barry. Head and foot of spine slightly bumped, some minor marks to binding, minor foxing to edges, extremities on unclipped jacket a little worn with several short closed tears. A very good copy in like jacket.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Signed limited edition, one of 250 copies signed by Ian Fleming with this copy marked "presentation", signed by John Barry, color frontispiece, original acetate. A fine copy.
You Only Live Twice
First edition, first impression, first state, inscribed "Best wishes, Sean Connery", "best regards, Ken Adam", "John Barry, Three time would be better", and signed by Leslie Bricusse, Lewis Gilbert. Slightly skewed, head of jacket worn, jacket spine a little tones, unclipped jacket. A very good copy in like jacket.
The Man With the Golden Gun
First edition, first impression, first issue, first state binding with design in gilt on front cover, inscribed "Leslie - My signature should put the value down! Love, Roger Moore", and "Leslie - fondest as always, Christopher Lee", and signed by Guy Hamilton, and John Barry. Negligible toning to unclipped jacket. A fine copy in a near fine jacket.
The Man with the Golden Gun
First edition, first impression, first issue, second state binding with blank front cover, inscribed "Dear Leslie - I know Roger Moore! Christopher Lee", and signed by John Barry and Guy Hamilton. Slightly skewed, corners a little bumped, minor foxing, extremities of unclipped jacket slightly worn, spine toned. A very good copy in like jacket.
Octopussy and The Living Daylights
First edition, first impression, first issue, inscribed "Leslie - I was in the former - Get T. Dalton for the latter! Roger Moore", and signed by John Glen and Maryam d'Abo (Kara Milovy). Fine copy.
Eighteen octavo volumes. Original boards, titles and devices to some boards in gilt or color, titles to spines gilt. With the dust jackets. Housed in seven custom folding boxes by Sangorski and Sutcliffe. (Inventory #: 06000)
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