Octopussy and the Living Daylights

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1966. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Octopussy and the Living Daylights by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1966. A fine copy that appears unread. No previous owner's name inscriptions, contents and edges free of foxing or toning. In original fine dust jacket with no creasing, tears or loss. Not price clipped and without the more common 'Jonathan Cape' sticker affixed. "Octopussy and The Living Daylights" is a posthumously published collection of two short stories written by Ian Fleming, featuring James Bond. The stories were published together in a single volume in 1966, a year after Fleming's death. 1. "Octopussy" - In this story, James Bond investigates the mysterious death of Major Dexter Smythe, a former World War II comrade who has amassed a treasure trove of stolen jewels. Bond is sent to Jamaica, where he confronts Smythe's daughter, Octopussy, and uncovers the secrets behind her father's ill-gotten riches. 2. "The Living Daylights" - Bond is assigned to carry out an assassination mission in Berlin during the Cold War. His target is a Soviet sniper, but as he sets up for the kill, Bond hesitates, leading to unexpected consequences. These stories offer shorter, more concise adventures for James Bond, and they showcase the tension and espionage intrigue that are hallmarks of Fleming's writing. "Octopussy and The Living Daylights" is a fitting addition to the Bond series, even though it was published posthumously, as it provides readers with additional insights into Bond's character and the world of international espionage.