Moonraker, FIRST EDITION, Jonathan Cape, [1955] — FLEMING (IAN)

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Estimate: £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,135–$1,702
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books, Manuscripts and Original Illustrations, London, Knightsbridge · 15 June 2016
Record ID: TB-2026-1630353
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Fleming, Moonraker, FIRST EDITION, Jonathan Cape, [1955]. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2016, lot 162. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1630353.

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Fleming, Moonraker, FIRST EDITION, Jonathan Cape, [1955]. Bonhams, 15 Jun 2016, lot 162. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1630353.

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Lot	Artist	Estimate
Colton's General Atlas... Accompanied by Descriptions, Geographical, …	Colton	£2,000–£2,500
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