Fleming Pan Books Appraisal

Thrilling Cities (Part 1) by Ian Fleming - Pan Books Edition

This is a vintage mass-market paperback edition of Ian Fleming's travelogue 'Thrilling Cities,' specifically identified as 'Part 1' of the Pan Books series, catalog number X332. The cover features a bold mid-century design with a blue background and a modular globe-like graphic containing black-and-white and colorized photographic vignettes. Notable text on the front cover includes 'Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond' and a quote from the Daily Telegraph stating, 'This is James Bond's world'. The physical condition shows visible shelf wear, including corner bumping, edge wear along the spine, and minor creasing. The colors remain relatively vibrant for a publication likely dating to the early-to-mid 1960s. The price is listed as '3/6' (three shillings and sixpence) on the bottom right. The Pan Books logo is prominently displayed in the upper right corner. This edition is sought after by collectors of 007 memorabilia and Ian Fleming first editions due to its iconic cover art and association with the James Bond brand during its peak cultural influence.