Ian Fleming - Dr. No - 1958-1963

DR. NO (1962) - IAN FLEMING
JONATHAN CAPE - VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE EDITION
SPANISH
Technical and Historical Analysis of the Copy
The present report details the bibliographic characteristics and the historical value of this copy of "Dr. No" (Ian Fleming, Jonathan Cape, London), a highly collectible vintage item representing the James Bond cultural phenomenon of the early 1960s.
Chronological Significance of the Edition:
The inner text block corresponds to the sixth official printing by the publisher, dated 1962. Its authenticity is certified by the facing list of works by the author confronted with the cover, which closes with the title "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1962). This edition run is historically significant for being the exact edition that Jonathan Cape distributed to bookstores to align with the blockbuster commercial launch of the first 007 film in cinemas, starring Sean Connery.
Conservation of the Genuine Pat Marriott Dust Jacket:
The original paper dust jacket is a perfect period frame for this 1962 print run. It features the characteristic spine with the author’s name in white letters and the exterior advertising back cover with reviews of "Thunderball" (1961), as dictated by the publisher’s standards to promote the author’s new releases. The front flap remains completely intact (unclipped), preserving the original issue price of "16s. net", a critical integrity element that is lost in the vast majority of surviving copies.
Historical Patina and Provenance "Ex-Library":
The book has legitimate, documented institutional provenance, preserving on its endpapers the original ink stamp and the handwritten inventory number from the library of the British sanatorium Rushden House (Northamptonshire, England). This background not only adds undeniable aged credibility to the copy but also makes it a real sociological testament to how Fleming’s espionage novels circulated and were read in post-war British society.
Structurally sound, without modern restorations and with a very complete dust jacket that preserves its original colors, this copy stands out as an excellent vintage collectible and a strong entry point for libraries focused on the James Bond universe.
ENGLISH
Technical and Historical Evaluation Report
This report details the bibliographical characteristics and historical value of this copy of "Dr. No" (Ian Fleming, Jonathan Cape, London), a highly collectible vintage piece from the peak of the 1960s James Bond cultural phenomenon.
Chronological Significance of the Edition:
The interior text block corresponds to the 6th official printing by the publisher, issued in 1962. Its authenticity is verified by the facing list of books, which concludes with "The Spy Who Loved Me" (1962). This specific run holds substantial historical weight, as it was the exact printing distributed by Jonathan Cape to capitalize on the massive commercial success of the first-ever 007 cinematic adaptation starring Sean Connery.
Condition of the Genuine Pat Marriott Dust Jacket:
The original paper dust jacket is a 100% period-correct match for this early 1960s release. It features the distinctive spine with the author's name in white lettering and the publisher's advertising rear cover reviewing "Thunderball" (1961), following standard house practice to promote Fleming's newest titles. Crucially, the front flap remains entirely unclipped, preserving the original "16s. net" publication price—an essential integrity detail usually missing from surviving copies of this era.
Historical Patina and "Ex-Library" Provenance:
The volume boasts a legitimate, documented institutional history, featuring the original ink stamp and handwritten registry number from the library of the British sanatorium Rushden House (Northamptonshire, England) on its endpapers. This background gives the book a genuine vintage patina, serving as a real socio-historical testament to how Ian Fleming's espionage thrillers were read and circulated in post-war British society.
Structurally sound, free from modern restorations, and preserving a very complete jacket with clean original colors, this copy stands out as an excellent, highly presentable entry-level asset for any focused 007 literary collection.