From Russia With Love – UK FIRST EDITION IN A PROOF DUST WRAPPER – Ian Fleming

Description

HARDBACK – A near fine or better book bound in the publisher’s black cloth boards. There is a hint of fading to the red lettering to the spine, else a lovely book, free of any previous owner names or inscriptions. The proof dust wrapper is in truly fine condition. The Chopping artwork to the front panel and to the spine is identical to that of the published trade version. The blurb to the front flap is identical to the first Cape edition with the exception of no publisher’s printed price on the proof copy. The rear panel and the rear flap are both blank. The dust wrapper was formerly owned by the late Richard Chopping whose signature can be found at the base of the front flap. All corners are square and have not been clipped. The proof dust wrapper is slightly larger than the book it covers. Exceptionally uncommon in proof dust wrapper. 002075