Octopussy and The Living Daylights

UK: Jonathan Cape, 1966. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Octopussy and The Living Daylights by Ian Fleming First Edition Jonathan Cape 1966. A fine copy. Appears as new and unread. No previous owner's marks or inscriptions and no foxing or toning. Covers completely unmarked and unblemished. In original fine dust jacket. Not price clipped and with publisher's printed price of 10s.6d. net. "Octopussy and The Living Daylights" is a collection of two short stories by Ian Fleming featuring the iconic British spy, James Bond. In "Octopussy," Bond investigates the mysterious death of Major Dexter Smythe, a retired British army officer living in Jamaica. Bond uncovers a tale of greed, betrayal, and revenge revolving around a valuable cache of Nazi gold hidden during World War II. In "The Living Daylights," Bond is assigned to carry out an assassination mission in Berlin during the Cold War. His target is a Soviet sniper, codenamed "Trigger," who is planning to defect to the West. However, as Bond observes Trigger, he begins to question his orders and considers the morality of his profession. Both stories showcase Bond's cunning, bravery, and resourcefulness as he navigates dangerous situations and outwits his adversaries. "Octopussy and The Living Daylights" offers readers a glimpse into Bond's world of espionage, intrigue, and moral ambiguity, providing thrilling adventures in a compact format.