You Only Live Twice | 1964, near-fine James Bond first edition, first state.

A first edition, first impression (stating 'First Published 1964' versus the second state 'March 1964') of Ian Fleming's You Only Live Twice, here in highly collectible condition.

With the original dustjacket designed by Richard Chopping, It is the last novel by Fleming to be published in his lifetime, with subsequent works (Man with The Golden Gun and Octopussy) being published posthumously.

First edition, first impression (stating 'First Published 1964' versus the second state 'March 1964'), correctly priced at 16s.net. Original black cloth boards with the spine lettered in silver, with title in Japanese on front board in gilt. Internally fresh with just a hint of foxing to the top of the book block. Original dustjacket by Richard Chopping with the pink presenting beautifully (usually faded), mild toning to the jacket spine. A near-fine example.

Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1964.