Bauman Rare Books Offers 'Bond' Collection as Release of 22nd James Bond Film Nears

Bauman Rare Books Offers 'Bond' Collection as Release of 22nd James Bond Film Nears

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the opening of the newest James Bond film, Quantum of Solace, on November 14, 2008, Bauman Rare Books at The Shoppes at The Palazzo is offering a number of first edition books by Ian Fleming, creator of the 14-volume series of Bond novels and short stories. The collection includes several extremely scarce copies signed by Fleming himself.

The year 2008 marks not only the opening of the 22nd film of the James Bond series, it is also the 100th anniversary of Fleming's birth.

According to David Bauman, the country's preeminent rare and antiquarian book dealer for 35 years, Fleming's first editions vary widely in value from under $1,000 for more recent titles such as You Only Live Twice to more than $30,000 for the extraordinarily rare Casino Royale and Live and Let Die.

Born into a wealthy and influential British family in 1908, Fleming was propelled to a prominent role in the Royal Navy's department of Naval Intelligence during World War II. His hands-on experience planning spy activities and organizing a select unit for intelligence gathering served as a basis for the novels that would bring him worldwide acclaim.

In 1952, Fleming began his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, and he continued producing a new novel every year or so for the rest of his life. President John F. Kennedy reportedly read all of the published books and counted From Russia, With Love as one of his top ten favorite books.

A complete collection of Fleming's first edition volumes is valued at approximately $120,000. Signed or inscribed copies command even higher prices -- up to four or five times higher, depending on the book.

1. Casino Royale, 1953
2. Live and Let Die, 1954
3. Moonraker, 1955
4. Diamonds Are Forever, 1956
5. From Russia, With Love 1957
6. Dr. No, 1958
7. Goldfinger, 1959
8. For Your Eyes Only, 1960
9. Thunderball, 1961
10. The Spy Who Loved Me, 1962
11. On Her Majesty's Secret Service, 1963
12. You Only Live Twice, 1964
13. The Man With the Golden Gun, 1965
14. Octopussy and the Living Daylights, 1966

BAUMAN RARE BOOKS:

Bauman Rare Books is one of the finest and most respected antiquarian book firms in existence today. With locations in three great cities--Madison Avenue in New York; Center City in Philadelphia; and The Shoppes at The Palazzo in Las Vegas -- the company is distinguished by its extraordinary inventory, meticulous research and exceptional customer service. Bauman has worked with both individual and corporate collectors to build some of the most extensive and impressive rare book collections in America today. www.baumanrarebooks.com; 702-948-1617.

Source: Bauman Rare Books

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