{"product_id":"moonraker-by-ian-fleming-signet-d2053-9th-printing-1963","title":"Moonraker by Ian Fleming — Signet D2053, 9th Printing 1963","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eMOONRAKER\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eIan Fleming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eA vintage American Signet paperback edition of Ian Fleming’s James Bond novel \u003cem data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eMoonraker\u003c\/em\u003e. Published by The New American Library under Signet number D2053, this copy retains the original 50-cent cover price and the publisher’s distinctive early-1960s James Bond wrapper design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eThe copyright page identifies the first Signet printing as October 1960 and this copy as the ninth printing, issued in September 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eBIBLIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eAuthor: Ian Fleming\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003ePublisher: Signet Books \/ The New American Library of World Literature, Inc.\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003ePublication Year: 1963\u003cbr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eEdition: Authorized U.S. Signet softcover edition\u003cbr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003ePrinting: Ninth Printing, September 1963\u003cbr data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eFormat: Mass-market paperback\u003cbr data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eCountry of Printing: United States\u003cbr data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003ePublisher\/Series Number, if applicable: Signet D2053\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eGood. The front wrapper shows pronounced rubbing and color loss along the spine edge, moderate edge and corner wear, scattered scratches and surface marks, and several creases. A vertical crease extends upward from the lower edge, with additional creasing and rubbing across the illustrated portion of the cover. The corners and lower edge show small chips and areas of paper loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2484\"\u003eThe rear wrapper is age-toned and shows light soiling, scattered spotting and surface marks, edge wear, and minor corner creasing. The visible interior paper is evenly age-toned. The copyright leaf has light handling wear but remains clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eNo signature, inscription, bookplate, or ownership marking is visible in the supplied photographs. The spine, title page, page edges, hinges, and complete interior have not been fully photographed, so their condition cannot be completely assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eNo dust jacket, as issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2779\"\u003eCOLLECTOR’S NOTE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eAn early 1963 Signet printing of \u003cem data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eMoonraker\u003c\/em\u003e, retaining publisher number D2053 and the original 50-cent cover price. Although it is not the first Signet printing, the ninth printing predates many of the more frequently encountered mid- and late-1960s impressions and presents the recognizable Signet James Bond series design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3108\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003eCarefully packed and shipped with protective materials to help ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Lane Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48969301131419,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/3208\/6939\/files\/IMG_0201.heic?v=1783889574","url":"https:\/\/kennethlanerarebooks.com\/products\/moonraker-by-ian-fleming-signet-d2053-9th-printing-1963","provider":"Kenneth Lane Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}