Ian Fleming first editions
What Ian Fleming first editions are worth, valued from recorded sales, with each edition’s value by condition and signature and how to identify its first printing.
What Ian Fleming first editions are worth
Every Ian Fleming edition we value, most valuable first. Unsigned is a copy at its best valued grade.
| Edition | How to identify it | Unsigned | Signed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. No Jonathan Cape, 1958 · First print | Copyright page: FIRST PUBLISHED 1958 as the only printing statement, above "© 1958 by Glidrose Productions Ltd." | $2,576 | $9,016 |
| The Spy Who Loved Me Jonathan Cape, 1962 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published 1962” and “© 1962 by Glidrose Productions Ltd”, with no “Reprinted” or impression line | $950 | — |
| Octopussy And The Living Daylights Jonathan Cape, 1966 · First edition, first impression | Copyright page: “First published 1966”, with no reprint line below it | $391 | — |
Signed Ian Fleming first editions
What a signed or inscribed copy is worth, most valuable first.
- Dr. No (Jonathan Cape, 1958 · First print): signed copy about $9,016 against $2,576 unsigned
Common questions
- What are the most valuable Ian Fleming first editions?
- Dr. No (first print, about $2,576 unsigned), The Spy Who Loved Me (first edition, first impression, about $950 unsigned), Octopussy And The Living Daylights (first edition, first impression, about $391 unsigned). Values are as of October 2026, from recorded sales.
- How do I know if my Ian Fleming book is a first edition?
- Check the copyright page for a first edition statement or a number line that still has its 1, and compare the dust jacket price with the first printing's. Each edition page lists the exact points.
- Can I sell a Ian Fleming first edition to BBourse?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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