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1959 Goldfinger
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A very smart first edition copy of the seventh James Bond novel. With the original Richard Chopping dustwrapper in a fantastic condition.
First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper
With the original dustwrapper which is price-clipped. Restoration to the head of the spine to the dustwrapper, which is near imperceptible.
The seventh James Bond novel, which sees the development of James Bond's character. Bond is presented as a more complex individual than in the previous novels. Upon its release 'Goldfinger' went to the top of the best-seller lists. It was also adapted into the third Bond film.
A first edition of this novel, in a lovely condition.
CONDITION
In the publisher's original cloth binding. With original dustwrapper, which is price-clipped. Externally, in an excellent condition with minor shelfwear to the extremities. Dustwrapper is also in an excellent condition due to restoration to the head of the spine. The Restoration is nearly imperceptible and has seen the renewal of Fleming's name. Otherwise, a few light marks to the wraps and very minor shelf wear. Very light cockling to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.
- Creator:Ian Fleming (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bath, GB
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Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming was an intelligence officer, journalist and creator of the fictional British Secret service agent James Bond. Fleming was born in Green Street in London, on May 28, 1908. Beginning in 1939, he served as a liaison between the Navy and the other secret services, where he was privy to the highest levels of intelligence and became known for his creativity in planning operations, work that inspired his later novels. After the war, Fleming became a journalist and in 1953 published his first James Bond novel, Casino Royale. It was a success and Fleming wrote a new book each year until his untimely death on August 12, 1964, in Canterbury.
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