head of rear panel, still very nice overall. ¶ Gilbert, p. 597; The Schøyen Collection No. 257. £2,750 [156034] 58 FLEMING, Ian – CHOPPING, Richard. Goldfinger artwork. [London: Jonathan Cape, 1959] the artist’s copy Richard Chopping’s personal, signed copy of the final proof sheet artwork, being the full-sized image taken from the original painting, before the spine lettering and publisher’s imprint were added (although the spine panel is still illustrated here). The image was then scaled down to produce the dust jackets. This item was originally sold in the 1980s by Chopping himself. Richard Wasey Chopping (1917–2008) was a British illustrator and author, painting in the trompe l’oeil style to create a realistic and almost three-dimensional appearance. Among his illustrations are nine iconic covers for the James Bond books by Ian Fleming, published between 1957 and 1966, and the cover of John Gardner’s first Bond continuation novel, Licence Renewed (1981). Chopping was born in Colchester, Essex and educated at Gresham’s School, Holt, Norfolk. He lived in the historic village of Wivenhoe for over 60 years, founding an artist community which counted Francis Bacon as a member. The artwork for Goldfinger is one of the most famous of the series, and comprised a skull, with gold coins set in the eye sockets, with a rose between the teeth (flowers being a running theme that were used in four of Chopping’s James Bond covers, with roses being chosen twice). From the Ian Fleming collection of Martin Schøyen (b. 1940), with his bookplate. Image measuring 406 × 508 mm. Matted within mountboard measuring 571 × 660 mm. In fine condition. Presented in a brown wooden box frame with conservation glass and mount. ¶ The Schøyen Collection No. 64. £22,500 [155915] 59 FLEMING, Ian – GARDNER, John. Nobody Lives For Ever , corrected manuscript. London: Jonathan Cape and Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1986
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The corrected manuscript of the 1986 James Bond continuation novel, signed by the author and inscribed by him on the first leaf: “final, edited ms.” Every page is heavily annotated in various hands and inks. The manuscript is complete, with all preliminary and title pages included. From the Ian Fleming collection of Martin Schøyen (b. 1940), with his bookplate.
Comprising the complete text in 295 numbered pages on A4 sheets, printed to rectos only. Loose leaves, housed in a simple card folder. In near-fine condition, with the occasional fold and crease to folios. ¶ MS5602; Gilbert, p. 613; The Schøyen Collection No. 309. £27,500 [156075]
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