Between the Covers

Hardcover. First edition, first issue, second state. Foredge and top edge a trifle toned, slight tarnish on the gilt lettering, very near fine in attractive, near fine, second state dustwrapper (with the artist's name centered between the bottom of the blurb and the bottom of the front flap), price-clipped and with some modest age-toning on the rear panel. The second state jacket was matched by the publisher with first issue copies of the book in many cases according *Ian Fleming: The Bibliography*. A handsome copy of the author's exceptionally uncommon second book. Written even before *Casino Royale* was published, the return of James Bond ensured that Fleming would create the most successful series in spy literature, a success greatly magnified, though not always enhanced, by the phenomenally popular and enduring film series. In this book 007 spends time in Fleming's adopted home of Jamaica and takes on high-ranking SMERSH member Mr. Big, the most powerful criminal in the world. Basis for the first Bond film to feature Roger Moore.

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