Casino Royale | Pan | Hawkey | X232
This artwork was used on the 13th to 24th printings
01. Casino Royale
Author : Ian FlemingPublisher : Pan / Great Pan
Format : Paperback
Series : Pan Hawkey series
Edition : 13th through 24th
Year : 1963 (first published with this artwork)
Country published : UK
Artwork designer : Raymond Hawkey
General Notes
In 1963 graphic designer (and novelist) Raymond Hawkey created a fresh new look for the Bond novels. The uniform design with minimal graphics contrasted with the “painted” designs of the previous series. The consistent use of modern fonts helped the series have a uniform look as did having “JAMES BOND” in large text at the top of each book before the title. The “Hawkey” series was produced in huge numbers and for many is the definitive paperback series, indeed for many people of a “certain age” it was their introduction to James Bond.Editions and pricing variants found with this artwork
All editions have X232 to the spine. 13th printing 1963. Copies found with 3’6 printed to front No 14th printing has yet been found. Perhaps due to an error it does not exist. If you find a copy please get in touch. 15th printing 1963. Copies found with:- 3’6 printed to front
- 60c printed to front
- Unpriced (found in Australia)
- 3’6 printed to front
- 3’6 printed to front covered with a yellow label showing the Pan logo. This is to hide the UK price when sold in Australia
- 60c printed to front (If you have a copy you are willing to trade or sell please get in touch)
- 3’6 printed to front
- no price to front
- 3’6 printed to front
- no price to the front
- 3’6 printed to front
- no price to the front
- 60c sticker to the front
- 3’6 printed to front
- 60c printed to the front
- Unpriced
- 3’6 printed to front
- 3’6 sticker to front
- 60c printed to the front
- no price to the front
- 3’6 printed to front
- no price to the front
- 3’6 sticker to front
- 3’6 printed to front
- no price to the front
Collectors notes
As all 14 bond books were published in this uniform series, copies are plentiful so they make an ideal first set of books for the new collector. From Thunderball onwards the 1st Pan printings were in this Hawkey series, surprisingly On Her Majesty’s Secret Service 1st Pan edition is perhaps the most difficult / most valuable of all the Pan paperbacks (especially without any price to the front). The main reason for this is that the 1st four printings were export only.