Thunderball by Ian Fleming. London: Jonathan Cape, 1961.
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First edition, first issue, with the first edition title page and in the publisher's cloth (binding B).
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First Impression, First Issue Points: (All Present)
- pp.72, line 31, "Regents Park" for "Regent's Park".
- pp.74, line 13, "Privy Councillor" for "Privy Counsellor".
- pp.147, line 26, "CIA" for "C.I.A.".
Binding A vs. B.
- The difference in bindings A and B is the colour of the gilt on the spine.
- Binding A with gold gilt.
- Binding B with silver gilt.
Size: 130 x 193 mm (approx.)
Condition:
[1ff., t.p., 2ff., pp.9-254]
In the original publisher's cloth, in great condition, with few faint marks visible upon close inspection. Both boards attached with minor wear. Spine lightly cocked. Page edges lightly toned with few spots of foxing. No shelf lean. No attached bookplates or ownership inscriptions. Ffep lightly toned and foxed. Text block fine.
[Gilbert A9a].
