87 Accord Starts only on second try
 

For months my 87 Accord Lxi had a starting amusement.
If I missed on the first start try then it often acted as if the
battery were very low.
Turn the key off and then try again and it would start normally, i.e.
kick right in.

Now nearly every start attempt, the first turn of the key produces
nothing.
Zero. as if the battery were disconnected or the transmission was in
gear.
Turn the key off
Try again
It fires right up normally.
Sometimes I have to turn the key off more than once.

All suggestions appreciated.

CR