Jonathan Cape Octopussy
There was only one printing of the Cape hardback (all are 1st editions)
There was only one printing of the Cape hardback (all are 1st editions)
Most dust jackets were re-priced with stickers. Copies without stickers are preferred
All copies of the book have the same copyright / edition information
Most copies have brown cloth (left) but a few have black.
14. Octopussy and the Living Daylights
Author : Ian FlemingPublisher : Jonathan Cape
Format : Hardback
Series : Cape hardbacks
Edition : 1st
Year : 1966 (first published with this artwork)
Country published : UK
Artwork designer : Richard Chopping
General Notes
Collectors Notes Published after Fleming’s death this collection of short stories was a slow seller, only one edition was published so all copies are 1st editions. Together with The Man With The Golden Gun it is the easiest (and cheapest) to find in fine condition. The book has a printed price of 10s6d to the front flap however many were re-priced to higher values over the years via stickers. Copies with the original 10s 6d are preferred, many copies are found with damage to the price area (or price clipped) where enthusiastic collectors have attempted unsuccessfully to remove pricing labels.