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

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Estimate: £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,260–$1,890
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, London, Knightsbridge · 24 June 2015
Record ID: TB-2026-1792983
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Fleming, Moonraker, FIRST EDITION, Jonathan Cape, [1955]. Bonhams, 24 Jun 2015, lot 256. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1792983.

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Fleming, Moonraker, FIRST EDITION, Jonathan Cape, [1955]. Bonhams, 24 Jun 2015, lot 256. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1792983.

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From the same sale Fine Books and Manuscripts · Jun 2015

Lot	Artist	Estimate
Luz da liberal, e Nobre Arte da Cavallaria, 2 parts in 1, FIRST EDITI…	Andrade	£4,000–£6,000
[The Bible and Holy Scriptures Conteined in the Olde and Newe Testame…	Bible, In English, Geneva Version	£800–£1,200
Aqua Pictura. Illustrated by a Series of Original Specimens from the …	Hassell	£700–£900
LAMARTINE AND MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS Lamartine's manuscript of his Marie…	—	£2,000–£3,000
Breve compendio de la carpinteria de lo blanco, y tratado de Alarifes…	Lopez De Arenas	£1,000–£1,500
"A Description of St Bartholomews Priory, w.th the Lands belonging th…	Suffolk – St Bartholomew's Priory	£2,000–£3,000

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