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Thunderball - Uncorrected Proof Copy in original proof wrapper

Thunderball - Uncorrected Proof Copy in original proof wrapper

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Thunderball - Uncorrected Proof Copy in original proof wrapper

by Fleming, Ian

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About This Item

London: Cape, 1961. An uncorrected proof copy published by Cape in 1961. Light edgewear and some creasing and rubbing to the spine edges. Spine has some spotting, but a very good book indeed. The Richard Chopping-designed dust wrapper is clipped, but uncut, with square corners (the published book has square corners) and with a longer rear flap and the publication date is stamped at the foot of the front flap (March 27th). Excessively rare.

Synopsis

"The girl looked him up and down. He had dark, rather cruel good looks and very clear, blue-grey eyes. He was wearing a very dark-blue lightweight single-breasted suit over a cream silk shirt and a black knitted silk tie. Despite the heat, he looked cool and clean. 'And who might you be?' she asked sharply. 'My name's Bond, James Bond ...'" When a stranger arrives in the Bahamas, the locals barely turn their heads, seeing another ex-pat with money to burn at the casino tables. But James Bond has more than money on his mind: he's got less than a week to find two stolen atom bombs hidden among the coral reefs. While acting the playboy, Bond meets Domino, sultry plaything of secretive treasure hunter Emilio Largo. In getting close to this gorgeous Italian girl, Bond hopes to learn more about Largo's hidden operation ...

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Seller
John Atkinson Books GB (GB)
Seller's Inventory #
11446
Title
Thunderball - Uncorrected Proof Copy in original proof wrapper
Author
Fleming, Ian
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
Cape
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1961

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Spine
The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Edges
The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Rubbing
Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
Uncorrected Proof
An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...

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