UK shopper paid £1 for first-edition James Bond book; it later sold for £10,000
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Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- Times of India11:30first to report
A woman bought a book at a car boot sale in Yorkshire for just £1 ten years ago. She later discovered it was a rare first edition of Casino Royale by Ian Fleming. The book retained its original dust jacket and was valued significantly. It was auctioned for £10,000, highlighting the importance of rarity and condition in collectibles. The successful bidder was a UK collector specializing in Ian Fleming editions.