Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first hardcover edition, second printing of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car by Ian Fleming. First Edition, unstated
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The illustrated end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with heavy surface wear, mild edge wear and the $3.50 price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Famous for creating James Bond, Ian Fleming also loved fast cars — and this passion inspired him to write his only children’s book, penned for his young son, Caspar. Published sixty years ago in 1964, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car introduced the world to the thrilling adventures of the “crackpot” Pott family and the flying car with a mind of her own.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
