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London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. [James Bond short stories] FIRST EDITION, First Impression, Binding 'A'. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.252. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards, lettered in gilt, pictorial dust-wrapper illustrated by Richard Chopping priced 15s. Contents and edges clean, discreet name beneath flap, covers are fine, jacket shows some wear, some scratches and creases to rear panel. Remains a presentable copy of the true first edition. The first selection of James Bond short stories, which was followed by 'Octopussy and The Living Daylights'. This collection includes 'For Your Eyes Only' and 'From A View to a Kill' and 'Quantum of Solace', all of which were adapted as part of the 007 movie series. Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A8a (1.1).

For Your Eyes Only is a collection of short stories by the British author Ian Fleming, featuring the fictional British Secret Service agent Commander James Bond. The collection includes five short stories: 'From a View to a Kill', 'For Your Eyes Only', 'Quantum of Solace', 'Risico', and 'The Hildebrand Rarity'. It is notable for including elements that were adapted into the James Bond films.