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London: Jonathan Cape,, 1955. They want us dead... So we have to stay alive 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 misprint "shoo" corrected to "shoot" on page 10, line 31; both states were issued simultaneously. Octavo. Original black boards (Gilbert's binding "A"), spine and front cover lettered in silver. With dust jacket. Boards sharp, just a few light spots to edges; jacket unclipped, spine and extremities toned, small nicks and creases to top edge, occasional tiny mark: a near-fine copy in very good dust 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.