Ian Fleming — The Man with the Golden Gun

London, Jonathan Cape, 1965. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of Ian Fleming's final novel in the James Bond series, published posthumously. 'The Man with the Golden Gun' is the best-selling final novel of Fleming's Bond series. The work follows Bond as he seeks to assassinate Francisco Scaramanga, the 'Man with the Golden Gun&apos. It was adapted in 1974, featuring Roger Moore as Bond and Christopher Lee as the villain.Ian Fleming (1908-1964) was a British journalist, intelligence officer and writer. His 'James Bond' series is one of the most influential pieces of spy fiction, having sold over one hundred million copies worldwide. It has spanned an extremely popular film series, featuring seven actors starring as the titular character. In the second state binding, as is most common with this work. Complete with the original Richard Chopping dustwrapper.A smart example of this influential Bond work.This copy came from the library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire, the previous home of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie (1902-1968). She was an English socialite and through her mother was the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, in an excellent condition with no discernible shelf-wear. Unclipped dust wrapper is generally smart. Small loss to the head and tail of joints, which have been repaired with tape to the verso of the dust wrapper. Tidemark to the bottom of the front wrap, more visible to the outside. Light spots to the front and rear wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Light spots to the fore-edge, affecting the occasional page. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine/Very Good.