Sold for £18,000 at Forum Auctions, January 2023.Īccording 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’.

Ian Fleming Casino Royale, first edition, neat ink ownership inscription dated 1953 to front free endpaper along with small patch of browning, original boards with heart design and lettering in red, light bumping to head of spine and corners, clean and bright otherwise, first issue dust-jacket without Sunday Times review, head of spine and upper corners a little chipped, a few short nicks with light creasing to head, usual foxing to lower panel, small internal chip to upper panel, small patch of browning to front flat, light rubbing to extremities, an excellent example overall, preserved in custom morocco-backed drop-back box, 8vo, 1953. The ultimate for any collector but prices have risen significantly over the past few years. We take a look back at the origins of this cultural phenomenon, explore how Casino Royale has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, and look at some of the books, collectables and memorabilia released over the years. In the decades since its publication, the James Bond series has spawned 24 official movies, multiple actors portraying the iconic role, and countless collectibles. Released in 1953, this ground breaking novel introduced the world to the suave, daring, and enigmatic British spy, James Bond, 007. Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.Shaken, Not Stirred Celebrating 70 Years of Casino Royale Collectibles and Books – The 13th April 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of Ian Fleming’s iconic James Bond book, Casino Royale.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.

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