Thunderball | Pan | Movie | X201
This artwork was used for the 13th to 16th printings
Thunderball movie tie in back cover
Unusual hardback copy of 15th printing, probably started life as a paperback and rebound.
Co-op insurance postcard encouraging "single young women" to "save up for wedding bells"
Promotional letter from Domino as found in 14th printing
09. Thunderball
Author : Ian FlemingPublisher : Pan / Great Pan
Format : Paperback
Series : Pan Movie Tie In
Edition : 13th to 16th
Year : 1965 (first published with this artwork)
Country published : UK
Relevant article : pan-movie-tie-in-mti-series
Editions and pricing variants found with this artwork
All copies have X201 to spine and front cover. X is price code for 3’6 and 201 the Pan identification number. The following printings and variants have been found: 13th printing 1965. Copies found with- 3’6 printed to front, 6’- Australia to rear
- 60c printed to front, 6’- Australia to rear
- 3’6 printed to front, 6’- Australia printed to back
- 3’6 sticker to front, 6’- Australia printed to back
- No price to front. 6'- Australia printed to back (this copy was found in Australia)
- 3’6 printed to front. White label on back with United Kingdom 3/6, Australia 60c, New Zealand 45c, South Africa 45c
- 3’6 printed to front, 6’- Australia to rear
- Unpriced to front, 6’- Australia to rear
- Blank yellow label over 3’6 price on front cover. On rear, the 6’- Australia covered by a white label with United Kingdom 3/6, Australia 60c, New Zealand 45c, South Africa 45c, Canada 85c
Collectors notes
The main issue for collectors is to try to find a copy that still has the promotional letter from Domino inside. Copies (without the letter) are plentiful, the spine seems more prone to creasing / damage than other books in the series.