Amazing £91,250 raised for Parkinson's UK at James Bond auction

Update 7 October 2012

Our lot, the complete works of Ian Fleming, estimated at up to £15,000, was actually sold for an amazing £91,250 after a tight contest between bidders!

Many thanks again to the Fleming family for this incredibly generous donation.

2 October 2012

Taking a break from tackling international espionage, James Bond is turning his hand to a rather different mission - helping to raise funds for Parkinson's UK.

Thanks to an incredibly generous donation from the Fleming family, a very special item will be auctioned off at a James Bond themed event at Christie's this week.

A finely bound special edition of the complete works of Ian Fleming will go under the hammer, and every penny from the highest bidder will be donated to help fund our vital work.

The auction takes place on Friday 5 October at Christie's in London.

The date is significant as it's Global James Bond Day and the 50th anniversary of the release of the film Dr No which was the first James Bond film ever made.

The Fleming family are supporting our work

James Bond was created by English author and journalist, Ian Fleming.

Ian Fleming's niece, Kate Grimond, said:

"The Fleming family are delighted to have donated a finely bound special edition of the complete works of Ian Fleming to help Parkinson's UK.

"Friends of our family have Parkinson's, so we know about the good work of the charity.

"We hope that the sale of the books at the auction will help the Parkinson's UK with its future work to find a cure."

I've been expecting your bid, Mr Bond

The highest bidder who might be 'shaken not stirred' will enjoy 18 volumes of hand-sewn books which all have a theme.

The presentation box for the books, published by Queen Anne Press, has the Fleming crest in gilt on the lid.

Christie's estimate the auction lot could be sold for £10,000 - £15,000.

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