The book was the first continuation James Bond novel following the death of Bond's creator, Ian Fleming. E N D - Our orders are shipped within 1 or 2 business days. Robert Markham is a pseudonym used by author Kingsley Amis to publish Colonel Sun in March 1968. Story has 255 pages and these are clean and tightly bound. End-page maps front and rear are present and in a great condition. Black boards with gold/gilt lettering and design to the spine. Enclosed in a plastic archival sleeve for protection into the future. Condition & Description: A facsimile dustjacket houses this book.The original that this facsimile was reproduced from had a few small closed edge tears and creasing with a few very small chips to the top and bottom of the spine and corners and these defects have transferred over.It adds to the character. It states: The Adventures of James Bond by Ian Fleming, then lists the 14 titles. Seller Rating: Contact seller Used - Softcover Condition: Very Good US 4.29 Convert currency US 3.99 Shipping Within U.S.A. There is also a list of The James Bond books on the rear dustjacket prelim. COLONEL SUN ( A James Bond Adventure ) Robert Markham Published by Pan Books, 1970 Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, U.S.A. 1st/1st - The wonderful acclaim of this book is the JAMES BOND / IAN FLEMING Connection - Colonel Sun is the first James Bond continuation novel published after Ian Fleming's 1964 death. Dust Jacket Condition: Facsimile Dustjacket. James Bond Colonel Sun by Robert Markham (Kingsley Amis) and a great selection of related books.
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