Casino Royale by Ian Fleming First Edition Third Impression Jonathan Cape 1954. No previous owner's name inscriptions or marks. No foxing or toning to contents or edges. Appears unread. A near fine copy in like original dust jacket that has no tears or loss and no fading to spine. Not price clipped.

In Ian Fleming's captivating novel, "Casino Royale," we are introduced to James Bond, the world's most renowned secret agent, as he embarks on a perilous mission to bankrupt Le Chiffre, a ruthless Soviet agent and financier for SMERSH, the Soviet Union's intelligence organization. Bond's assignment leads him to the glamorous French resort town of Royale-les-Eaux, where he joins high-stakes baccarat games, utilizing his exceptional gambling skills to deplete Le Chiffre's financial resources. As the stakes rise and the tension mounts, Bond faces formidable adversaries, including Le Chiffre's henchmen and the seductive Vesper Lynd, a mysterious British Treasury agent with a hidden agenda. Bond's journey takes him to the depths of betrayal and the heights of danger, testing his limits and shaping his character as he navigates the intricate world of espionage. The novel delivers thrills, suspense, and a captivating glimpse into the life of the iconic agent 007