Fleming, Ian (1962) ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’, UK first edition

Ian Fleming (1962) ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’, UK first edition, first printing, published by Jonathan Cape. The true first edition of the ninth James Bond novel.

Condition: a fine copy in a very good dust jacket. No previous owners’ name, no book plates, no stamps. Internally clean. Boards very nice showing the dagger at the front. No foxing throughout. The first issue dust jacket is NOT price clipped showing the correct 15s net price, and the correct ads of Fleming’s previous titles on the back panel. Very slight edge wear and a stain to top more visible on the reverse than front mentioned for accuracy.

One of the most iconic spy thriller series with the movie adaptations influencing its popularity immensely. The Spy Who Loved me was adapted in 1977 starring Sir Roger Moore.