Pan X232 imprint of "Casino Royale". "007" band in yellow overlaid on the "Torture" cover artwork by Pat Owen. Cover price printed "3/6". "Reset" 12th impression copy, published in 1963, of the 1st thus UK paperback edition. Flyleaf with 007 gun logo lists nine Bond titles, ending with Thunderball. Rear wrapper redesigned with a red band above a black and white photo portrait of Fleming by Cecil Beaton. Gilbert A1a(31.2).

Some abrasions, bumping and wear to the spine and edges but overall in good condition for its age. Some foxing to text block edges and inner wrappers but none internally. Minor ink mark on two inner pages, otherwise clean text. No internal labels, stamps or inscriptions. Pages are mildly age-toned.