In the United States, three publishers turned the book down before Macmillan Publishing Co offered Fleming a deal. The sales figures were strong enough for Cape to offer Fleming a three-book deal. A second print run the same month also sold out, as did a third run of more than 8,000 books published in May 1954. Cape printed 4,728 copies of Casino Royale, which sold out in less than a month. The book was first published by Jonathan Cape in London on April 13, 1953. Tipped in to the front free page is a card signed by Ian Fleming in black ink. The book is presented in its original green cloth boards and striking dust jacket design. This is the first American edition of Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel, Casino Royale. Presented in a spectacular quarter leather and cloth clamshell case. Octavo, in original green cloth boards with red lettering to spine and front boards.
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