{"product_id":"biggles-flies-again-capt-w-e-johns-early-reprint","title":"Biggles Flies Again, Capt. W. E. Johns — Early Reprint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: London, Dean \u0026amp; Son Ltd., c. 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8vo, pp. 183.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very Good. The publisher’s original red textured boards remain bright and largely unworn, save for some mild rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the spine ends. There are two small, distinct puncture marks to the lower and mid-right section of the rear board. The spine lettering and silhouette device are crisp and unoxidised. The binding is remarkably tight and square, with no splitting to the endpapers or hinges. Internally, the text block exhibits the typical uniform toning and slight edge-foxing associated with the economical paper stock of this era, yet the pages remain clean and entirely free from tears or significant blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: An attractive mid-century reprint of Captain W. E. Johns’ fourth Biggles adventure. Originally published in 1934, this particular edition was issued by arrangement with The Thames Publishing Co., and printed by Purnell and Sons in Somerset. The absence of an SBN or ISBN, coupled with the classic unillustrated format and textured boards, confirms its vintage prior to standard book numbering systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch early reprints, frequently read to pieces by their intended juvenile audience, are increasingly scarce in solid, presentable condition, making this a pleasing copy despite the minor external flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBiggles Flies Again\u003c\/i\u003e, the legendary aviator James Bigglesworth, affectionately known to his comrades and readers simply as Biggles, returns for another thrilling series of high-altitude adventures. Taking to the skies in the inter-war period, this collection of interconnected stories sees Biggles and his loyal companions navigating a treacherous array of international escapades, from the blistering sands of the desert to uncharted jungle territories. Filled with daring rescues, aerial dogfights, and the unbreakable bonds of camaraderie, Johns captures the golden age of flight with unparalleled authenticity and breathless excitement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54813700555091,"sku":"5302","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260819_135341.jpg?v=1788251425","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/biggles-flies-again-capt-w-e-johns-early-reprint","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}