First printing of this color-illustrated work by Gorey, in which the wholesome yellow and pastel blues alternate with the baleful brownish-grey, matching the alternating charming and ominous scenes.

First edition of Gorey's take on the young American girl abroad in a vaguely Edwardian setting, evoking Henry James but distinctly Gorey.

First impression, first issue of the first James Bond book featuring his classic nemesis, Ernst Blofeld.

First impression of the first Bond novel published after the film franchise boom had begun, featuring the spy back with all the classic trappings that made him a success.

First issue, the exceptionally rare first state with the gilt-stamped gun on the front board, of the final full-length James Bond novel by Fleming.