Casino Royale FLEMING, Ian Lancaster, (1908-1964) James Bond 007

[Thriller] SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION by Bentley Motors. No.391 of 500 copies, with a new introduction from racing legend Sir Stirling Moss. Octavo, hardcovers, all edges silver, housed in a deluxe leather clamshell with scarlet-coloured inner trays. With brush style illustrations by award-winning artist Damian Gascoigne. This Special Edition of Casino Royale is produced using only the finest materials. The case and cover are bound in the same beluga leather used by Bentley for their luxury interiors. It features the iconic double stitching and signature winged Bentley logo. The trademark knurling adorns the book's metal spine, inspired by the cars' famous steel tread plate. A limitation marque with Ian Fleming's signature, reflects the plate you would find on a Bentley engine. Removing the book from the tray reveals a hidden compartment containing two packs of bespoke Bentley-branded playing cards, housed in leather-bound wallets. As new, with paper sleeve fastened by limitation label, within a supporting foam frame, and set in it's own card box printed with stitching motif, with further title labels applied. Unopened (a previous stock photo has been used). This is exactly how it was despatched by the publisher; most copies now lack some or all of the original packaging and labels. The striking red/black colouring is a nod to the gambling plot of the novel, where Bond attempts to bankrupt Le Chiffre, the paymaster for the Russian secret service. The Bentley is James Bond's car of choice in the original novels and Ian Fleming was a great admirer of the 'Bentley Boys', seduced by their adventures on the racing track, in particular their victories at Le Mans from 1927-30. Fleming was a close friend of engineer Amherst Villiers who designed the famous supercharger for the 'Blower' Bentley. This iconic edition aims to capture that spirit of adventure and the glamour associated with these leading British brands.