The first edition, first impression (stating 'First Published 1964' versus the second state 'March 1964'). The final book in the 'Blofield trilogy', largely set in Japan where Fleming had travelled on assignment in 1959.

First edition, first impression; 8vo (19.5 x 13.5 cm); slight spotting to edges of textblock; publisher's black cloth, upper cover stamped in gilt, spine lettered in silver, unclipped dust-jacket with design by Richard Chopping, spine slightly darkened, minor wear, slight spotting to for-edge and jacket, very good; 255, [1]pp.