Death Is Forever. Fleming, Ian - Gardner, John.

The author's own set of galley proofs, signed by the author. This set was retained by the author and features his various corrections and annotations throughout (the markings are mostly grammatical). John Gardner has also inscribed "Corrected galleys" to the upper cover and signed in full beneath. Purchased directly from the author shortly before his death in 2007. This copy is from the significant Ian Fleming collection of Martin Schøyen (b.1940), with his bookplate. Schøyen's private collection of manuscripts, which span all cultures and all time periods, is one of the largest and most comprehensive of its kind. Gilbert, p. 613; The Schøyen Collection No. 341. Landscape format, two pages per sheet, totalling 129 sheets together with front and rear covers printed on blue card, including "Rowland Phototypesetting" lettering. Housed in a custom blue card chemise. Some minor associated handling marks, minor abrasions to front cover, fine condition.