TLS, one page, 5 x 8, Kemsley House letterhead, September 17, 1958. Letter of thanks to an admirer. In part, “How very kind of you to have taken the trouble to write to me and I am delighted that the rather harum-scarum of James Bond entertain you. They seem to entertain most people with the vivid and adventurous spirit which I expect you have.” Fleming has also handwritten the greeting and the closing sentiment, “Yours ever.” In very good to fine condition, with some scattered light creasing and mounting remnants to the reverse lightly showing through at each corner.
To be sure, Fleming’s creation has not only entertained people, but spawned a franchise that has spanned more than 50 years and infiltrated not only the literary world but, of course, motion pictures. Not bad for the reckless “harum-scarum” promulgated by the title character and his license to kill. Fleming’s sixth Bond book, Dr. No, had been published just six months before this friendly letter, with eight more books yet to come. A highly desirable Bond reference.
Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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