James Bond First Editions

Casino Royale.

FLEMING, Ian Lancaster (1908-1964).

London: Jonathan Cape, 1960. [Spy Thriller] Sixth printing, Bibliographer's copy. Octavo (20 x 13cm), pp.218; [2]. Publisher's black cloth-effect paper over boards with red titles to spine and 'Heart' design to upper. With the pictorial green 'playing card' dust-jacket illustrated by Pat Marriott, priced at 15s. A near fine copy of the book in a lightly-used jacket with a few small tears, some wear at crown and foot, some soiling. Very good. Jon Gilbert's file copy, with his pencilled notes, bookplate and ownership signature. His comprehensive guide to the works of Ian Fleming (2012) won the 16th Breslauer Prize for bibliography. Only 2989 copies were printed. Item #65561

Gilbert A1a (6).

Price: £585.00