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London, Jonathan Cape, March 1964. . First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; publisher's black boards (Gilbert's Type A) blocked in silver and gilt, bamboo effect endpapers, with the dust-jacket by Richard Chopping, spine very slightly rolled but a lovely copy in the dust jacket. With the author's signed presentation inscription to the front free endpaper, 'To Jonathan from Ian'. The identity of Jonathan has eluded us but obviously Fleming's use of a first name indicates a close friend.

In 'You Only Live Twice,' James Bond is devastated by the death of his wife and goes to Japan on what seems a diplomatic mission. He becomes involved with the mysterious 'Tiger' Tanaka and his plot to disrupt the Soviet intelligence network in Japan. Bond's revenge takes him on a dangerous quest after his nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld.