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London: Jonathan Cape, 1955. first. hardcover. near fine/very good. First edition, with "First Published 1955" on copyright page. Book near fine, some small soil spots to rear free end paper, faint soiling line to foredege, faint whitish soiling to covers. Dust jacket very good, some wear and tear, chipping, rubbing, small soiling spots to rear flap and inside of dj with a couple of small water stains.

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.

One way to determine if a copy of 'Moonraker' is a first edition is to check the publisher on the book's dust jacket and the price. First editions were published by Jonathan Cape with no other printings listed and priced at 10s 6d. The boards are black with silver lettering, and it should have a pictorial dust jacket featuring a crossbow designed by Kenneth Lewis.