Spin the Bottle by John Gardner First edition Frederick Muller 1964. Authors first book. No inscriptions. A fine copy in a VG+ price clipped dust jacket, which has no toning or fading to spine.

"Spin the Bottle" by John Gardner, published in 1964, marks the author’s debut, introducing his flair for suspense through a tale of wartime intrigue and psychological depth. This first edition from Frederick Muller heralds Gardner’s early career, preceding his later James Bond contributions. A fine copy, it bears no inscriptions, with unblemished contents free of foxing or browning. The VG+ dust jacket, price clipped yet vibrant, shows no toning or fading to the spine. This well-preserved volume, a significant piece of Gardner’s oeuvre, appeals to UK and USA collectors of vintage thrillers and literary debuts from the 1960s.