Lot 22 , Fleming, Ian - Moonraker, 1st edition (1st impression, state B), (4), 5-(256)pp, dj, cr.8vo, Cape 1955, Gilbert

Fleming, Ian - Moonraker, 1st edition (1st impression, state B), (4), 5-(256)pp, dj, cr.8vo, Cape 1955, Gilbert A3a (1-3)
Estimate £600-800

Cloth v. good (black Linson, silver foil stamped upper cover, state B, binding B); dj frayed and nicked head and tail of spine (some loss), other edges reasonably good, spine folds tired and some wear, unclipped, some marks overall, sl. loss lower flap at botton (join with cover), text - ink inscribed 'Daiaid?Nicholas?' head of front free e/p, text clean, It. foxing last page, the dj 'offset' back and front e/ps, 'Shoot' correctly spelt (p.10, line 31), collates with Gilbert (i.e. no end blank).




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Sold for £1,000