The Times of India

UK shopper paid 1 for first-edition James Bond book; it later sold for 10,000

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.