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Ian Fleming

Casino Royale

Jonathan Cape

1953

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First edition and first issue of Ian Fleming’s first book, Casino Royale, launching one of the most famous characters of the 20th century.

  • Ian Fleming (English).
  • London: Jonathan Cape, 1953.
  • 218 pages.
  • Octavo.
  • Bound in publisher’s black cloth-effect paper over boards with red titles and heart design to upper, tail edge and in original dust jacket priced at 10/6.


This earliest issue of the jacket does not include the Sunday Times review overprinted to the front flap.

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Contents clean and fresh.

Discreet ownership to f.e.p.

Binding is sharp without bumps or stains.

Dust jacket is clean and bright having benefitted from some professional repair to spine ends and extremities.

This earliest issue of the jacket does not include the Sunday Times review overprinted to the front flap.

Dimensions

Height: 7.87 inches / 20 cm
Width: 5.12 inches / 13 cm

Feature(s)

First Edition, Dust Jacket

Language

English

Subject

Novels, Modern first editions, Detective fiction, Thriller

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