![]() ![]() ![]() Bond is supported in his endeavours by Vesper Lynd, a member of his own service, as well as Felix Leiter of the CIA and René Mathis of the French Deuxième Bureau. The story concerns the British secret agent James Bond, gambling at the casino in Royale-les-Eaux to bankrupt Le Chiffre, the treasurer of a French union and a member of the Russian secret service. Published in 1953, it is the first James Bond book, and it paved the way for a further eleven novels and two short story collections by Fleming, followed by numerous continuation Bond novels by other authors. A highly desirable and collectible copy.Ĭasino Royale is the first novel by the British author Ian Fleming. ![]() The rare first American edition of Ian Fleming's first James Bonds novel. "Casino Royale" by Ian Fleming - Macmillan, New York - 1954 first American edition first printing (with first printing statement on copyright page) - 18cmx15cm - condition: book in very good condition, in original dustwrapper with minor wear in bright original colours, with $2.75 price with angled cut flaps as issued, housed in mylar cover ![]()
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