14th Apr, 2023 10:00
A Private Collection of Ian Fleming First Editions together with Gentleman's Antiques & Collectables
The Book of Family Crests, Comprising Nearly Every Family Bearing Properly Blazoned and Explained, accompanied with Four Thousand Engravings, in two volumes, published by Henry Washbourne, Salisbury Square, London 1838.
Sold for £60
The Book of Family Crests, Comprising Nearly Every Family Bearing Properly Blazoned and Explained, accompanied with Four Thousand Engravings, in two volumes, published by Henry Washbourne, Salisbury Square, London 1838.
Auction: A Private Collection of Ian Fleming First Editions together with Gentleman's Antiques & Collectables, 14th Apr, 2023
A local Old Etonion has made the decision to part with a beloved collection of Ian Fleming books, which includes a number of first editions, and examples from the James Bond series to include titles such as The Golden Gun, Diamonds are Forever, Casino Royale, You Only Live Twice, together with other titles by Fleming. Also included in this auction, is a bureau from Eton which is reputedly one that Ian Fleming used in his room and of which bears residual grafitti.
Also included are a wonderful selection of 'Gentleman's' silver, militaria, antiques and collectables.
Viewing
Thursday 13th April 10am til 4pm.
'YOU ONLY BID TWICE!'
You are invited to attend our evening viewing from 4pm til 6.30pm
Prosecco & Canapes served from 5pm
Followed by talks by Sophie Chapman on the subject of Ian Fleming, and Magnus Sigurdsson on the filming for James Bond at 6pm
