presentation copy

With the author's signed presentation inscription to the front free endpaper, 'To Jonathan from Ian'. The identity of Jonathan has eluded us but obviously Fleming's use of a first name indicates a close friend.

This was the final book in the 'Blofield trilogy', largely set in Japan where Fleming had travelled on assignment in 1959 and again in 1962 when he spent 12 days exploring the country and its culture.

First edition, first impression, inscribed by the author; 8vo; publisher's black boards (Gilbert's Type A) blocked in silver and gilt, bamboo effect endpapers, with the dust-jacket by Richard Chopping, spine very slightly rolled but a lovely copy in the dust-jacket.