First edition/printing. No dropped quad mark on copyright page and ""N"" arrow pointing straight up on end papers. A previous owner's small rubber stamped name and address to rear paste down else FINE book in NEAR FINE jacket (small closed tear to base of front panel and a trace of rubbing to tips).Laid in is a typed greeting card dated November 1994 , inscribed and SIGNED by the author, ""Best wishes, Kingsley Amis"" First james Bond novel written following Fleming's death.* Only the card is signed*