Casino Royale first edition sells for �24,180 at auction

Collecting - 20-04-14

A first edition of Ian Fleming�s Casino Royale, (1953) thrilled bidders, selling for �24,180 at Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions� sale of Modern Literature on Friday 11th April, held at their saleroom in London�s Mayfair.

The first book in the 007 series, Casino Royale (1953) introduced Fleming�s renowned James Bond franchise to the world.

Written by Fleming in Jamaica, the book received stellar reviews and the first UK print run sold out in under a month. The dust jacket was designed by Fleming himself and the initial hardcover release was priced at 10s, 6d a copy. This rare first edition Casino Royale is in exceptional condition, and was the first of a complete collection of Fleming�s 007 novels to be offered during the sale. Also from the collection, a first edition of Live and Let Die, (1954), sold for �8,060, and a first edition of Moonraker, (1955) sold for �5,952.

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