Lot 174 , Fleming, Ian. Goldfinger. First edition. London: Jonathan Cape, 1959.

Fleming, Ian. Goldfinger. First edition. London: Jonathan Cape, 1959.

Fleming, Ian. Goldfinger. First edition. London: Jonathan Cape, 1959. First edition, first impression, second state binding (Gilbert A7a 1.2). 8vo, original black cloth, spine lettered in gilt, upper board blocked in blind and gilt, original dust-jacket retaining the printed price of 15s. net.
£80-100

Condition:
DJ heavily toned and worn, with extensive splitting along both spine folds, chipping to the head and foot of the spine, and small losses to the lower edge of the front panel. Original black cloth in good condition, with bright gilt lettering and upper board blocking. Light foxing and browning to the upper edge, with occasional surface marks to the fore-edge. Corners clipped retaining price.