You Only Live Twice
A first edition, first impression of You Only Live Twice by Ian Fleming (Jonathan Cape, 1964) is worth about $1,840 unsigned in near fine condition, and up to $15,456 signed, based on recorded sales. The first point to check: Copyright page: “First published 1964”, with no month and no further impression or reprint line.
Market value · Unsigned, near fine
$1,840
Valued from 18 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Unsigned | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,840 | $15,456 | $15,456 |
| Very good | $1,564 | $13,138 | $13,138 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of You Only Live Twice.
✓ Copyright page: “First published 1964”, with no month and no further impression or reprint line
✓ Dust jacket: design by Richard Chopping: a toad and dragonfly beneath a pink chrysanthemum on bamboo
✓ Price: 16s (16 shillings) on the front flap (unclipped); later copies kept the same jacket, so the price alone doesn't prove a first
✓ Binding: black boards blocked in gilt and silver, with Japanese characters on the front board
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of You Only Live Twice is a first edition, first impression?
- ✓ Copyright page: “First published 1964”, with no month and no further impression or reprint line ✓ Dust jacket: design by Richard Chopping: a toad and dragonfly beneath a pink chrysanthemum on bamboo ✓ Price: 16s (16 shillings) on the front flap (unclipped); later copies kept the same jacket, so the price alone doesn't prove a first ✓ Binding: black boards blocked in gilt and silver, with Japanese characters on the… The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first impression of You Only Live Twice worth?
- $1,564–$1,840 unsigned, up to $15,456 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Is a signed first edition, first impression of You Only Live Twice worth more?
- Yes. In near fine condition a copy signed by Ian Fleming is valued at about $15,456, against $1,840 unsigned. A signature should be verified before you rely on that figure.
- Can I sell my copy of You Only Live Twice?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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