Chitty Chitty Bang Bang set of 1st editions
1964
$1,360.00
This is a set of 1st editions of each Chitty Chitty Bang Bang novels by Ian Fleming, all in near fine condition, there are some markings to the 1st volume, and some minor wear to the other volumes, bindings are firm, pages otherwise clean, jackets in removable protective sleeves. all housed in a custom made slip case.
About
Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang: The Magical Car is a children's novel written by Ian Fleming for his son Caspar, with illustrations by John Burningham.
Plot
Commander Caractacus Pott is an inventor who buys and renovates an old car after gaining money from inventing and selling whistle-like sweets to Lord Skrumshus, the wealthy owner of a local confectionery factory. The car, a "Paragon Panther", was the sole production of the Paragon motor-car company before it went bankrupt. It is a four-seat touring car with an enormous bonnet. After the restoration is complete, the car is named for the noises made by its starter motor and the characteristic two loud backfires it makes when it starts.
