FLEMING, Ian. Casino Royale (Fine limited edition)

Introduced by Kim Sherwood and illustrated by Fay Dalton. London: The Folio Society, 2023. Limited edition, one of 750 numbered copies signed by the artist, this being copy no. 484. Large octavo. pp. xviii, 193. Fine copy in full black leather blocked in silver, red and black after designs by Fay Dalton, housed in the original clamshell solander box covered in metallic cloth and lined with illustrated paper. As issued.

A sumptuous Folio Society production issued to commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the publication of Casino Royale, the novel which introduced James Bond to the world in 1953. Featuring a new introduction by Kim Sherwood and a series of specially commissioned illustrations by acclaimed artist Fay Dalton, the edition captures the glamour, menace and high-stakes atmosphere of Fleming’s first Bond adventure. The text is printed in full colour on premium paper, with decorative endpapers and elaborate casino-inspired binding designs reflecting the novel’s iconic roulette-table setting.

One of only 750 numbered copies produced for collectors, this edition represents one of the most attractive modern fine press treatments of Fleming’s work. The combination of luxurious materials, signed limitation, striking contemporary illustration and the enduring appeal of James Bond has made it highly sought after among both Bond collectors and fine press enthusiasts. A magnificent example of Folio Society craftsmanship in pristine condition.

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