First edition, first impression in the original first impression dust jacket (with Ian Fleming's name in black rather than the later white), binding state B with the Honeychile silhouette in brown, the far more sought after state despite being more common than the plain boards.
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Provenance:
Gift inscription to ffep dated 3/6/58.
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Size: 128 x 190 mm (approx.)
Condition:
[(1), 256pp., (1)].
In the original black publisher's cloth with the brown Honeychile to the front board, and silver gilt title to the spine. Binding near fine, with very minor signs of wear, spine cocked. Page edges toned with minor marks and scratches. Ink inscription to front blank. Text block extremely clean with light edge tonging and very sporadic foxing.
Dust jacket with some edge tears, toning, minor staining, and wear to folds. Overall in very good condition - see photos.
