CASINO ROYALE (SOLD)
London: Jonathan Cape, (1953). London: Jonathan Cape, 1953. First edition. 218 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Publisher's black cloth, stamped in red. In the exceedingly rare FIRST STATE dust jacket without Sunday Times Review on front. Foxing on rear endpaper. The sole exception to this copy being classified as better than it is is due to the excessive dirty staining to the rear panel. Simply for this reason is the price less than HALF of the three or four First Edition First State copies for sale elsewhere. An extremely affordable copy of one of the most elusive and sought after collectible First Edition copies of this highly esteemed and much desired title. Presented in a custom black morocco and cloth clamshell with raised bands, gilt titles. A beautiful presentation. Item #10288
Price: $25,000.00