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Celebrating 70 years since publication, Folio s fabulous anniversary edition of Casino Royale, limited to 750 numbered copies, exudes sophistication and glamour. Bound in blocked leather and signed by artist Fay Dalton, this is the perfect collector s edition of Fleming s first Bond novel. Bound in leather blocked in silver, metallic red and black foils with a design by Jamie Clarke Set in Miller text with Folio Bold Condensed as display Text printed in two colours on Natural Evolution Ivory paper 248 pages 9 full-colour illustrations including two double-page spreads by Fay Dalton 7 black & white illustrations by Fay Dalton Limitation label signed by Fay Dalton Gunmetal grey on all three page edges Blocked Endpapers Clamshell box covered with a metallic cloth screen-printed and blocked with a design by Jamie Clarke Box lined with cloth printed with an illustration by Fay Dalton 11˝ x 7�˝ LIMITED TO 750 COPIES.

"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.