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London: Jonathan Cape. 1962. First edition, first impression. First edition, first impression. Publisher's original black cloth with blind-stamped dagger, the blade in silver to upper board, titles in silver to the spine, in the Richard Chopping illustrated dustwrapper. A fine copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the fine and bright first issue dustwrapper that remains without fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (15s net to the front flap). A spectacular, as new copy. The tenth book in Ian Fleming's James Bond series. [Gilbert A10a (1.1) State A]. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.

The Spy Who Loved Me is the tenth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, first published in 1962. Unlike the other Bond novels, this story is told from the perspective of a young Canadian woman named Vivienne Michel, who encounters James Bond after she finds herself in a difficult situation at a motel in the Adirondack Mountains. The narrative explores themes of love, trust, and the dynamics of power.

A first edition of 'The Spy Who Loved Me' can be identified by the lack of other titles listed in the 'Also by Ian Fleming' section, which appears on the verso of the title page. Additionally, the dust jacket for the first edition features artwork by Richard Chopping.