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Octopussy and The Living Daylights by Ian Fleming, in Original Dust Jacket, 1966

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Fleming, Ian. Octopussy and The Living Daylights. London: Jonathan Cape, 1966. First edition, first impression. Octavo. Presented in the publisher's original dust jacket and black cloth boards with gilt titles to spine. Presented is the first edition of the fourteenth title in Ian Fleming’s James Bond series, Octopussy and The Living Daylights. Published posthumously, Octopussy and The Living Daylights marks Ian Fleming’s final 007 James Bond title. This book was published by Jonathan Cape in London, in 1966. It is presented in the original dust jacket, as designed by Richard Chopping. The first print run of Octopussy and The Living Daylights was limited to only 50,000 copies. The book originally contained just two shorter stories, "Octopussy" and "The Living Daylights," with subsequent editions also carrying "The Property of a Lady" and then "007 in New York." The two original stories, "Octopussy" and "The Living Daylights," were both adapted for publication in comic strip format in the Daily Express in 1966–1967. Elements from the stories have also been used in the Eon Productions Bond films. Ian Fleming (1908–1964) was an intelligence officer, journalist, and creator of the fictional British Secret service agent James Bond. Beginning in 1939 he served as a liaison between the Navy and the other secret services, where he was privy to the highest levels of intelligence and became known for his creativity in planning operations, work that inspired his later novels. After the war, Fleming became a journalist and in 1953 published his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale. It was a success, and Fleming wrote a new James Bond book each year until his untimely death in 1964. CONDITION: Very good condition. Octavo. Original black cloth boards, lightly faded to dark gray, with the front board and spine lettered in gilt. Boards are well kept and clean. Original dust jacket, with only light toning and wood grain still visible. Price clipped dust jacket. Original printed marble endpaper. Interior pages are very clean, without marks. Presented with a a new archival slipcase. Dimensions: 7 5/8" H x 5 1/4" W x 5/8" D. Slipcase Dimensions: 8" H x 5 1/2" W x 1" D. Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.
  • Creator:
    Ian Fleming (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.63 in (19.39 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1966
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Colorado Springs, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BK11331stDibs: LU909741813452

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