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London: Jonathan Cape, 1964. [Spy novel] FIRST EDITION, First State, Binding A. Octavo (20 x 14cm), pp.256. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with silver titles to spine and Japanese characters in gilt to upper, bamboo patterned endpapers, dust-jacket by Richard Chopping priced 16s. Contents clean, edges gently toned. Near fine in like jacket. The last title in what has become known as the 'Blofeld' trilogy. The first of the two first printing states notes 'Published 1964' on copyright page, rather than 'Published March 1964'. Gilbert, Jon: Ian Fleming The Bibliography, A12a (1.1).

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.