Description
First edition, first impression of Dr. No by Ian Fleming, in the publisher’s dust jacket.
Octavo, 256pp. Black cloth, title in silver on spine. In the first state binding, without the “Honeychile” silhouette stamped on cover. Stated “First Published 1958” on copyright page, no additional printings listed. Faint dust remnant and soiling to top edge of text block, internally clean. Previous ownership inscription on the front free endpaper. In the publisher’s bright, near fine dust jacket, designed by Pat Marriott. Jacket is price clipped, with a faint splash mark to verso along the spine, no impact to outer jacket. (Gilbert A6a (1.2)) A bright example of a classic James Bond tale.
Dr. No is the sixth novel featuring the fictional British Secret Service Agent, James Bond. It was the first book in the Bond series to be adapted into a film, notably starring Sean Connery.
