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Ian Fleming. Goldfinger. London: Jonathan Cape, [1959]. First edition, first impression (without the disclaimer on t...
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Ian Fleming. Goldfinger. London: Jonathan Cape, [1959]. First edition, first impression (without the disclaimer on the dedication page verso, as called for), first state binding, first issue, with all first state textual points called for. Octavo. 318 pages. Illustrated with map to page [246]. Publisher's pictorial Fabroleen cloth (Type A) stamped in blind and gilt, with 3mm line detail to top of skull; original illustrated dust jacket by Richard Chopping.Condition: Somewhat skewed, minor edgewear, corners bumped, head and tail pushed, some rubbing along board edges. White endpapers; ownership signature and bookseller notations (many erased) to front flyleaf recto. Text block edges trimmed, minor wear, scattered staining bleeding into page margins; otherwise, internally clean. Dust jacket decoratively clipped, priced 15s; chipping along edges with some losses, small tears along spine folds, folds worn, somewhat soiled all-over, scattered foxing. Very good book in a very good dust jacket.
References: Gilbert A7a.1.1. From the Gary Munson Collection
Auction Info
2023 June 8 The Gary Munson Collection of Horror & Fantasy Showcase Auction #6268 (go to Auction Home page)
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