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First edition, first impression, of the third Bond book. The novel was adapted into a film in 1979, starring Roger Moore. This copy is in Gilbert's state "B", printed on thicker paper stock and with the corrected spelling of "shoot" on page 10, line 31; both states were issued simultaneously. Octavo. Original black boards, spine and front cover lettered in silver. With dust jacket. Pale foxing to edges; jacket spine toned, browning to edges, a few marks, upper ends and corners nicked, unclipped: a near-fine copy in very good jacket. Gilbert A3a (1.2).

In 'Moonraker', Ian Fleming's third James Bond novel, the British secret agent uncovers a plot by the enigmatic Sir Hugo Drax, who is building a powerful rocket capable of destroying London. As Bond delves deeper, the danger and betrayal he encounters bring him to the brink of death in this classic espionage thriller.