Gilbert states "there appear to be very few presentation copies of this title given out by the publisher". This is an exceptionally rare title to find inscribed. Gilbert notes that of all of omnibus editions this is "likely the most important". The first James Bond omnibus to be published, containing Casino Royale (1953), From Russia, With Love (1957) and Dr No (1958). First edition, first printing, presentation copy inscribed by the author "To James Bond from Ian Fleming" on front free endpaper. Extremities of clipped jacket frayed with minor tears, slight marks to rear panel, a very good example of a bright jacket. Extremities slightly bumped, contents toned a near-fine copy. Housed in a custom blue cloth chemise and black morocco-backed slipcase. Together with two typed letters signed from Fleming to James Bond, 2 leaves (253 x 202 mm), headed notepaper ("4, Old Mitre Court, Fleet Street, E.C.4") and one envelope. Orignal blue cloth-backed black boards, spine and front cover lettered in gilt.
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