The Macmillan Company of New York, 1955
Stated First Edition, First Printing Stunning near fine book and dust jacket.
The book has light green cloth boards with black/deep blue titles to front and spine. The boards are in beautiful condition with clean cloth, and slight edge toning. The book has sharp corners with one slight edge bump, and no edgewear. The binding is tight and square. The end papers are clean with slight toning but no owner names, no bookplates, no inscriptions and no bookstore stamps. The internal pages are clean , flat and bright with no marks, no stains, no writing, no foxing, no bent pages, and no age toning. Clean, beautiful book appearing as unread!
The scarce original first edition dust jacket has benefited from slight restoration by an expert paper conservator and presents in near fine condition. The jacket has strong vibrant colors, and No fading. The jacket presents beautifully with no rips, no chips, no tears, no rubbing, no fading and no foxing. Very light toning to the rear panel. The dust jacket is not price clipped and has a stated price of $2.75. Front flap corners clipped as published. The dust jacket is now protected in a clear archival cover. Striking dust jacket, presenting the book beautifully! Please see detailed images.
A very handsome example of this rare title in collectible condition. This fragile U.S. printing Bond title is far more rare than the first American edition of Live and Let Die and even Casino Royale.
