Ian Fleming
Casino Royale
Jonathan Cape
1953
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A first edition, first impression of the James Bond novel Casino Royale, in the first-state dust jacket.
- Ian Fleming (English).
- London: Jonathan Cape, 1953.
- Presented with the first-state dust jacket, designed by Ian Fleming.
The all too rare first edition, first impression of Ian Fleming's Casino Royale from 1953, with the even rarer first state dustjacket. This example being in excellent condition.
The presence of the first state dust jacket significantly enhances the rarity and value of this first edition.
"According to the Cape archives, 4,760 sets of sheets of the first printing were delivered, but only 4,728 copies were bound up. Many of these went to public libraries and we believe that less than half of the first printing was sold to the public. The jacket is genuinely rare in fresh condition" (Biondi & Pickard, 40).
Casino Royale is key to many a collection and as the first book in the James Bond series, it is one of most in demand. Interestingly the dustjacket was designed by Ian Fleming himself.
A classic of the genre, in Casino Royale, Bond is sent to the French Riviera to confront the sinister Le Chiffre and stop him from winning a high-stakes baccarat game.
Condition Report
Very GoodThe original black cloth boards are in near-fine condition, with vivid red lettering on the spine and a bright red heart emblem on the front cover.
The spine is straight and firm, with no significant fading or creases.
Internally, the pages are clean and well-preserved, with minimal toning.
The text block is tight, with no loose or cracked pages.
There is no foxing or staining.
The binding is strong and intact, showing little signs of wear or damage.
The jacket is unclipped, retaining the original price of 10s. 6d. net on the front flap.
The dust jacket has minor chipping at the spine ends and corners, with a small closed tear on the top edge of the front panel.
There is light edge wear.
The jacket has received no restoration.
The jacket is now housed in a protective cover to preserve its condition.
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