Books

Jonathan Cape, 1958. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Near fine first edition; "first published" date on copyright page matches copyright date, no later printings listed. Very light shelf wear on spine ends. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. In near fine dust jacket with chipping at head and tail of spine, small closed tear on front gutter. Light tanning on edges, light soiling on back flap. In slipcase.

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.