5 James Bond books stolen from shop in London
10 February 2023
- Law Enforcement Agency (if applicable): N/A
- Case Number (if applicable): N/A
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.
Missing Items

The Spy Who Loved Me.
8vo. Original dark grey cloth
Identifying Characteristicsblind 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
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 CharacteristicsA 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
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 CharacteristicsFirst 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
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
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 |