The Spy Who Loved Me | 1962, an excellent first edition.


£2,000.00 GBP

Ian Fleming – The Spy Who Loved Me (First Edition, First Impression, 1962)

First edition, first impression of The Spy Who Loved Me, one of the most unique novels in the James Bond series. Written in the first person, the story is narrated by Vivienne Michel, a 23-year-old Canadian woman who has an affair with Bond. As part of the novel’s innovative format, Michel is credited on the title page as co-author, adding a brilliant touch to the story’s structure.

Details:

  • Published by: London: Jonathan Cape, 1962
  • Octavo. Original black cloth, spine lettered in silver.
  • With the original dust jacket, designed by Richard Chopping, in excellent, fine condition. The jacket is bright, crisp, and free of fading, loss, or tears—showing virtually no signs of wear. It remains unclipped and in impeccable shape, a rare find for a book of this age.
  • Condition: The book is in excellent condition throughout, with a tight, square binding and clean, crisp pages. There are no inscriptions or stamps. The cloth is bright and fresh, showing no signs of wear.

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