New York, NY: G.P Putnam's Sons, 2000. [James Bond] UNCORRECTED PROOF COPY of the First US edition, published simultaneously with the UK hardcover. Octavo, pp.258 + note about the author to inside rear cover. Publisher's green softcovers, printed in black. A fine copy. Marked 'FOR LIMITED DISTRIBUTION / NOT FOR SALE'. A fine copy which appears to be unread. No proof copies were issued for any of Benson's Bond titles in the UK, and only a handful of proofs appear to have been produced in America, making this one of the most elusive Raymond Benson items. Author Raymond Benson's fourth original novel starring Ian Fleming's James Bond. While officially on medical leave, James Bond uncovers a murderous plot by the "Union," a shadowy criminal syndicate determined to destroy SIS and kill its most famous agent. This novel was provisionally titled 'Doppelganger' by the author. Item #61632

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