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Ian Fleming's 'You Only Live Twice' First Edition Hardcover

This is a first edition hardcover copy of Ian Fleming's James Bond novel 'You Only Live Twice', originally published in 1964 by Jonathan Cape. The book features a dark charcoal or black cloth-bound cover with a distinctive linen-like texture. The front board is decorated with gold-foiled Japanese kanji characters (二度だけの生命), translating to the title phrase. The spine is stamped with silver-foiled lettering displaying the title and the author's name in a bold, vertical sans-serif typeface. At the base of the spine, the Jonathan Cape publisher's logo is visible. The construction is a standard octavo size for the period. Regarding condition, the volume shows significant damage; there is a major tear and loss of the cloth at the bottom of the spine, exposing the underlying cardboard binding and internal adhesive. The silver and gold foil stamping remains relatively bright, though there is general shelf wear and softening at the corners. The dust jacket is notably missing, which is a critical factor for collective value for this specific title. The craftsmanship reflects mid-20th-century British trade publishing standards, utilizing gilded and silvered accents to tie into the novel's Japanese setting.

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