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5 James Bond books stolen from shop in London

10 February 2023

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Full Description and Details of the Incident

A theft took place on Friday night, 10 February, at the Maggs shop in Curzon Street, London. A pane of toughened glass was attacked and five James Bond first editions stolen.

If any of the listed items have been found or if any further information is available, please contact ILAB or the reporting organisation / business.
REPORTING ORGANISATION / BUSINESS: Maggs Bros.
Contact: Bonny Beaumont
Email: Bonny@Maggs.com
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7493 7160

Missing Items

The Spy Who Loved Me.

Ian Fleming

8vo. Original dark grey cloth

Identifying Characteristics

blind stamped dagger on upper board, with blade blocked in silver, spine lettered in silver, dust jacket. A near fine copy, price clipped, dust jacket spine very lightly browned, and some spotting to back panel.

Edition First Edition
Imprint London
Publication Date 1962
Status missing
Publisher Jonathan Cape

For Your Eyes Only

Ian Fleming

First edition, first issue. 8vo. Original black cloth, with the white eye and eyebrow motif blocked in white, spine lettered in gilt, dust jacket designed by Richard Chopping, 15s.,

Identifying Characteristics

A very good copy, spine faded, and lightly age-toned as usual, and light rubbing to extremities.

Edition First Edition
Imprint London
Publication Date 1960
Status missing
Publisher Jonathan Cape

Casino Royale

Ian Fleming

First edition, in the first issue dust jacket. 8vo. Original black cloth, spine lettered in red, and front cover with red heart motif, dust jacket

Identifying Characteristics

First edition, in its first issue dust jacket, without the Times newspaper review. In very good condition, light edge-wear to dust jacket extremities and small stain to rear panel, gentle lean to text block.

Edition Other
Imprint London
Publication Date 1953
Status missing
Publisher Jonathan Cape

Thunderball

FLEMING (Ian).

First edition, first issue. 8vo. Original dark brown cloth, blind stamped skeletal hand to front cover, spine lettered in gilt, dust jacket.

Edition Other
Imprint London
Publication Date 1961
Status missing
Publisher Jonathan Cape

From Russia with Love

FLEMING (Ian)

First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original black cloth, spine lettered in red and silver, front board stamped in silver and red with a gun and rose, dust jacket.

Edition Other
Imprint London
Publication Date 1957
Status missing
Publisher Jonathan Cape