Casino Royale by Ian Fleming — Signet D1997, 18th Printing
Casino Royale by Ian Fleming — Signet D1997, 18th Printing
CASINO ROYALE
Ian Fleming
A vintage American Signet paperback edition of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel. Published by The New American Library under Signet number D1997, this copy retains the original 50-cent cover price and the publisher’s distinctive mid-century James Bond wrapper design.
The copyright page identifies this copy as the eighteenth printing. It does not provide a separate publication date for this impression. The rear-cover biography references Fleming’s death in August 1964 and describes The Man with the Golden Gun as forthcoming in spring 1965, supporting a circa 1965 date.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Author: Ian Fleming
Publisher: Signet Books / The New American Library of World Literature, Inc.
Publication Year: Circa 1965
Edition: Authorized U.S. Signet softcover edition
Printing: Eighteenth Printing
Format: Mass-market paperback
Language: English
Country of Printing: United States
Publisher/Series Number, if applicable: Signet D1997
CONDITION
Very Good based on the photographed areas. The bright yellow front wrapper shows light edge and corner wear, faint rubbing and handling marks, a small dark mark above the author’s name, and minor surface scuffing. The upper and lower edges have slight wear, with modest rounding and rubbing at the corners.
The rear wrapper shows age toning, light surface soiling and rubbing, minor edge wear, and a small crease or nick near the upper-right corner. The visible interior paper is evenly age-toned.
No signature, inscription, bookplate, or ownership marking is visible in the supplied photographs. The spine, title page, page edges, hinges, and complete interior were not photographed, so their condition cannot be fully assessed.
No dust jacket, as issued.
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
An attractive vintage Signet edition of Fleming’s first James Bond novel, retaining the D1997 publisher number, original 50-cent price, and period series artwork. Although this is a later printing rather than a first edition, its bright wrapper and recognizable Signet design make it an appealing collecting copy.
SHIPPING
Carefully packed and shipped with protective materials to help ensure safe arrival.