Ian Fleming James Bond 007 Stamps - New Issue

“Would you like that shaken or stirred?” is one of the most famous lines in cinematic history. Great Britain has released a series of stamps to honor the life of the great writer Ian Fleming. Fleming published 14 James Bond books in his lifetime. He is best know for his James Bond 007 series, but has authored articles, other mystery books and one children’s novel about a magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, that has been enjoyed the world over.

On January 8, 2008 the Royal Mail released a set of six stamps showing a selection of different James Bond book covers. The covers represented are: Casino Royal, Dr. No, From Russia With Love, For Your Eyes Only, Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever. The set of stamps were made extra-long marking the centenary of the birth Fleming.

On July 1, 2008, the Ian Fleming Publications will be releasing their very own First Day Cover that will incorporate all six of the special stamps that have already been launched.

Fleming worked for the Director of Naval Intelligence in the Royal Navy during World War II. His spy work provided much of his background for developing the James Bond series of books. Ian Lancaster Fleming was born on May 28, 1908 and died on August 12, 1964.