James Bond First Editions

You Only Live Twice.

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster, (1908-1964).

New York, NY: Signet Books, July 1965. [Spy Fiction] The true first paperback edition. Octavo (18 x 11cm), Signet Books' series P2712. Pp.160. Publisher's illustrated softcovers with original price 60c to upper panel, all edges tinted red. Contents clean, inside covers a little toned, trivial handling. A fine copy. Published simultaneously with Pan's Export paperback and preceding the UK home market edition. This copy is from the comprehensive archive assembled by Jon Gilbert (pencil signature within). His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Item #73982

Gilbert A12b (11.1).

Price: £48.00