£250
Ian Fleming THE SPY WHO LOVED ME 1962 1st Edition 1st Impression
Thames Ditton, Surrey
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Description
A genuine first edition, first impression of Ian Fleming's James Bond novel The Spy Who Loved Me, published by Jonathan Cape in 1962.
The book retains the original Richard Chopping dust jacket priced 15s net, with correct red endpapers and the text complete to page 221.
Condition
This is a genuine collector's first edition but please note that it has condition issues and is priced accordingly.
Dust Jacket
Original 15s net jacket present.
Historic water staining/tidemarks visible to the spine and areas of the jacket.
Browning and age toning to the spine.
Edge wear, creasing and minor chipping.
Small losses to the head and foot of the spine.
Book
Internal pages generally clean and complete.
Correct red endpapers present.
Text complete to page 221.
Some evidence of historic moisture exposure, including slight waviness to page edges.
No ownership inscriptions noted.
This is not a fine collector-grade example but remains an authentic Jonathan Cape first edition, first impression with its original dust jacket, making it an attractive and affordable Bond first edition.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
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£250
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