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London: Jonathan Cape, 1979. [Espionage novel] FIRST EDITION. Octavo (19 x 13cm), pp.222; [2], bank. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with gilt titles to spine, jacket designed by Bill Botten, priced at £5.95 via Cape label. A clean, fine copy of the book in a bright jacket with two creased tears to rear panel. Shows well. This is the original story / novel of the 1979 James Bond film 'Moonraker' written under licence from Ian Fleming's copyright holders Glidrose. Gilbert-Schøyen [283].

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.