Colonel Sun: A James Bond Adventure by Robert Markham, the pseudonym used by Kingsley Amis.
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, in 1968. This is the UK first edition and first printing, featuring the original illustrated dust jacket priced at 21s net and the illustrated map endpapers with the vertical north pointer.
Colonel Sun was the first officially authorised James Bond continuation novel published following the death of Ian Fleming.
Condition:
The hardback book is in good vintage condition overall. The pages show age-related toning but appear clean and securely bound.
The original unclipped dust jacket is present but shows noticeable age and storage wear, including rubbing, creasing, small edge tears, corner wear and areas of surface loss/marking, particularly to the spine. Please study all photographs carefully, as these form an important part of the condition description.
No restoration has been carried out.
Details:
• Author: Robert Markham (Kingsley Amis) • Title: Colonel Sun – A James Bond Adventure • Publisher: Jonathan Cape • Publication year: 1968 • Edition: UK first edition, first printing • Format: Hardback with original dust jacket • Original jacket price: 21s net • Printed in Great Britain by Ebenezer Baylis and Son Ltd • James Bond continuation novel
A collectible original edition for fans of Ian Fleming, James Bond and vintage espionage fiction.
The book will be securely wrapped and boxed for postage.