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Casino Royale
by Ian Fleming
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
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About This Item
UK: Jonathan Cape, 1954. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Casino Royale by Ian Fleming First Edition Third Impression Jonathan Cape 1954. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. No foxing or toning to contents or edges. Appears unread. A near fine copy in like original dust jacket that has no tears or loss. Not price clipped. In Ian Fleming's captivating novel, "Casino Royale," we are introduced to James Bond, the world's most renowned secret agent, as he embarks on a perilous mission to bankrupt Le Chiffre, a ruthless Soviet agent and financier for SMERSH, the Soviet Union's intelligence organization. Bond's assignment leads him to the glamorous French resort town of Royale-les-Eaux, where he joins high-stakes baccarat games, utilizing his exceptional gambling skills to deplete Le Chiffre's financial resources. As the stakes rise and the tension mounts, Bond faces formidable adversaries, including Le Chiffre's henchmen and the seductive Vesper Lynd, a mysterious British Treasury agent with a hidden agenda. Bond's journey takes him to the depths of betrayal and the heights of danger, testing his limits and shaping his character as he navigates the intricate world of espionage. The novel delivers thrills, suspense, and a captivating glimpse into the life of the iconic agent 007.
Synopsis
Ian Fleming (1908-1964), creator of the world's best-known secret agent, is the author of fourteen James Bond books. Born in London in 1908 and educated at Eton and Sandhurst, he became the Reuters Moscow correspondent in 1929. In the spring of 1939, Fleming went back to Moscow as a special correspondent for the London Times . In June of that same year, he joined Naval Intelligence and served throughout World War II, finally earning the rank of Commander, RNVSR (Sp.). Much of the James Bond material was drawn directly from Fleming's experiences as an intelligence officer. Later, Fleming became a consultant on foreign affairs for the London Sunday Times , by which time he had become far better known as the creator of James Bond.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007768
- Title
- Casino Royale
- Author
- Ian Fleming
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 3rd Printing
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1954
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- Casino Royale by Ian Fleming First Edition Third Impression Jonathan Cape 1954
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