Title Ian Fleming – Live and Let Die – First Edition, First Impression – Jonathan Cape, London, 1954 – James Bond Description First edition, first impression of Live and Let Die by Ian Fleming, published in 1954 by Jonathan Cape, London. This is the second novel in the James Bond series and one of the most sought-after early Bond titles. Hardcover volume in original publisher’s black cloth boards with the characteristic gilt skeleton hand design on the front cover. The book is presented in very good condition and remains a handsome example of this important first printing. Details • Author: Ian Fleming • Title: Live and Let Die • Publisher: Jonathan Cape, London • Year: 1954 • Edition: First Edition, First Impression • Format: Hardcover • Size: approx. 19 × 12 cm (octavo) • Pages: 240 • Language: English Condition Very good- condition. Original black cloth binding with gilt skeleton hand motif on the front board. The binding remains solid and the pages are clean. There is a small erasure mark on the front and the last free endpaper. Page 18 shows a repair at the upper right corner. The dust jacket is not present. Notes for collectors A genuine first printing of the second James Bond novel by Ian Fleming. Early Bond first editions are highly collectible and increasingly difficult to find, even without the original dust jacket. Shipping The book will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance to ensure safe delivery.