Biggles in the Cruise of the Condor, Capt. W. E. Johns — Later Edition

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Biggles in the Cruise of the Condor, Capt. W. E. Johns — Later Edition

Name: Biggles in the Cruise of the Condor, Capt. W. E. Johns — Later Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5336
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Publication: London, Dean & Son Ltd., n.d.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 184.

Condition Report: Good. The book presents as a structurally sound and entirely complete reading copy, though it displays the expected signs of age and handling typical of mid-century children's literature. The original red textured boards are largely clean and firmly attached, though the spine is notably sun-faded, with minor rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the corners. The binding remains firm with no pulling at the joints. Internally, the text block exhibits uniform age-toning and moderate foxing, most notably across the darkened page edges, but the text remains perfectly legible throughout. The pastedowns and endpapers are intact and undisturbed by major tears.

Catalogue Note: This mid-century Dean & Son reprint of Biggles in the Cruise of the Condor offers a classic, unadorned reading experience characteristic of the publisher's post-war boys' adventure output. Issued by arrangement with The Thames Publishing Co. and printed by Purnell and Sons in Somerset, it features plain textured boards and no internal illustrations. Like other beloved volumes in the canon, such as Biggles Works It Out, these accessible reprints remain ubiquitous on the open market, ensuring the intrepid aviator's escapades are never scarce for modern collectors seeking solid, robust reading copies.

Biggles in the Cruise of the Condor thrusts Major James "Biggles" Bigglesworth and his loyal comrade Algy into a high-stakes expedition across the perilous landscapes of South America. Trading the battlefields of Europe for the treacherous skies and dense jungles of the Amazon basin, the aviators are drawn into a thrilling search for a lost Inca treasure hoard. Captain W. E. Johns weaves a fast-paced tale of aviation, survival, and relentless action as the heroes face off against hostile forces and unforgiving environments, solidifying the novel as an enduring favourite within the celebrated flying series.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Capt. W. E. Johns

Book Publisher: Dean & Son Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Children's

Genre: Adventure

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 184

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Biggles

Country/region of manufacture: Paulton, Somerset, United Kingdom

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