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UK: Jonathan Cape, 1958. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Dr. No by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1958. No inscriptions, no foxing. Appears unread. Page block square and tight, covers fine and unblemished. In like dust jacket which has no toning or creasing. Not price clipped. An excellent copy. "Dr. No" is the sixth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, first published in 1958. In this espionage thriller, James Bond, the iconic British secret agent, is sent to investigate the mysterious disappearance of two fellow MI6 operatives in Jamaica. Upon arriving in Jamaica, Bond soon discovers that a reclusive and enigmatic figure named Dr. Julius No is behind the disappearance. Dr. No resides on a private island, and his plans involve disrupting American missile tests, which could have catastrophic consequences during the height of the Cold War. Bond must navigate various challenges, including exotic dangers, traps, and formidable adversaries, to thwart…

Doctor No is the sixth novel in Ian Fleming's James Bond series, originally published in 1958. It follows the British MI6 agent on a mission to Jamaica where he encounters the eponymous villain, Dr. Julius No, who is plotting to sabotage an American space launch with the help of his criminal organization.

The first edition can be identified by its plain covers, the lack of a dust jacket, and with the publisher Jonathan Cape. It also mentions 'First Published 1958' on the copyright page.