First edition James Bond literature auctioned off
TW1991
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First edition copies of Ian Fleming's 007 books were among the top lots in an auction held in Benton.
The titles, including For Your Eyes Only, From Russia With Love and Dr No, went under the hammer with Village Auctions on Saturday August 17 and were expected to fetch up to £1,000 in total.
Auctioneer Malcolm Barry said: "I was very surprised at the condition of them.
"When I was told they were first edition, I was expecting them to be tatty and dog-eared, but they're virtually brand new, although they're 50-odd years old.
"They're very collectable. I haven't seen a set like that in a long time."
Watch the video here: http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/77750/first-edition-james-bond-books-up-for-auction-on-tyneside
The titles, including For Your Eyes Only, From Russia With Love and Dr No, went under the hammer with Village Auctions on Saturday August 17 and were expected to fetch up to £1,000 in total.
Auctioneer Malcolm Barry said: "I was very surprised at the condition of them.
"When I was told they were first edition, I was expecting them to be tatty and dog-eared, but they're virtually brand new, although they're 50-odd years old.
"They're very collectable. I haven't seen a set like that in a long time."
Watch the video here: http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/77750/first-edition-james-bond-books-up-for-auction-on-tyneside
Comments
So what prices did they fetch? (not able to watch the link).
I only ask as I have 3 or 4 put away in a bag in a box at home.
Bleuville.