Dr. NO | 1958, rare first edition, first state binding.
by Ian Fleming
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Despite being the fifth title, this was the first to be made into a film and is the start of one of the greatest cinematic franchies. Dr. NO really is the start of Bond-mania and for many collectors this is the book they seek above all else.
The story follows James Bond as he is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent. Bond soon discovers that the agent was murdered and that a mysterious scientist named Dr. No is behind the crime. Bond sets out to stop Dr. No and his plans to sabotage an American space launch
First edition, true first state. Publisher's original black cloth over boards with the earliest binding design( without the 'Dancing Lady' design on the upper board), silver titles to spine, dustjacket designed by Pat Marriott priced at 13/6. A near-fine to fine example with minor wear to the extremities of the dustjacket. Housed in a bespoke black cloth clamshell box with red interior.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bayliss Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5691
- Title
- Dr. NO | 1958, rare first edition, first state binding.
- Author
- Ian Fleming
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Date Published
- 1958
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Ian Fleming, James Bond, 007
Terms of Sale
Bayliss Rare Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Bayliss Rare Books
Biblio member since 2021
London, London
About Bayliss Rare Books
From the full James Bond collection to highly sought-after contemporary classics such as signed and inscribed first editions of the Harry Potter series, Bayliss Rare Books specialise in the finest quality rare and antiquarian books.
As experienced dealers Bayliss Rare Books work directly with their clients on library collections, gifts and investments. We also deal in film & TV memorabilia and works on paper including vintage travel posters and original movie posters.
As experienced dealers Bayliss Rare Books work directly with their clients on library collections, gifts and investments. We also deal in film & TV memorabilia and works on paper including vintage travel posters and original movie posters.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
- First State
- used in book collecting to refer to a book from the earliest run of a first edition, generally distinguished by a change in some...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...