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London: Queen Anne Press, in association with Adrian Harrington, [2022]. 15 volumes, octavo (22 x 14 x 15cm). SIGNED BY THE PUBLISHER. Publisher's hardcovers stamped in gilt, decorated with author's initials in gilt to to cover, plain black endpapers. As new. This series comprises fifteen selected titles, uniformly cased in harlequin colours, being the remaining sheets from the Ian Fleming Centenary Edition in an elegant new hardback binding for 2022. Each book marked 'out-of-series' to the limitation leaf and signed by the publisher.

"Casino Royale," penned by Ian Fleming and published in 1953, introduces readers to James Bond, the iconic British spy known for his charm, wit, and penchant for danger. The story unfolds as Bond is assigned a mission to bankrupt Le Chiffre, a Soviet agent and treasurer for a criminal syndicate, at a high-stakes baccarat game in the Casino Royale in France. Bond navigates a treacherous world of espionage, encountering deceit, betrayal, and violence while trying to outwit Le Chiffre. Along the way, he crosses paths with Vesper Lynd, a complex and enigmatic woman whose involvement complicates his mission. As Bond confronts perilous situations and faces adversaries, he must rely on his cunning and resourcefulness to emerge victorious in this thrilling tale of espionage and intrigue.