MB – MORLAND

British Morland “Three Rings” James Bond 007″ Special Matchbox (35 x 50mm)

In Ian Fleming’s Novels, Bond Is A Heavy Smoker, At One Point Reaching 70 Cigarettes A Day. On Average, Bond Smokes 60 A Day, Although In Certain Novels He Attempts To Cut Back So That He Can Accomplish Certain Feats, Such As Swimming. He Is Also Forced To Cut Back After Being Sent To A Health Farm Per M’s Orders In Thunderball

Bond Specifically Smokes A Blend Of Balkan And Turkish Tobacco With A Higher Than Average Tar Content From “Morlands” Of Grosvenor Street Called “Morland Specials.” The Cigarette Itself Has Three Gold Bands On The Filter Signifying Bond’s (And Fleming’s) Commander Rank In The Secret Service. Additionally Bond Carries His Cigarettes In A Trademarked Monogrammed Gun Metal Cigarette Case

In Continuation Novels By John Gardner, 007 Cuts Back By Smoking Low-Tar Cigarettes From Morlands And Later H. Simmons Of Burlington Arcade. Later Works By Raymond Benson Has Bond Continuing To Use This Brand
Bryant & May’s, England 1960s

Various James Bond Matches / Matchbox Editions Overview

2013_05_18 (WEEK20/2013 GOODIE)

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