Biggles in the Underworld, Captain W.E. Johns — Limited Edition, Signed

£350.00

Biggles in the Underworld, Captain W.E. Johns — Limited Edition, Signed

Name: Biggles in the Underworld, Captain W.E. Johns — Limited Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6125
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Publication: Swanage, Norman Wright, 2011

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 154.

Condition Report: Fine. The black cloth boards, complete with striking gilt lettering to the spine, are exceptionally bright and completely free from any shelf wear, bumping, or rubbing to the extremities. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, indicating the book is unread. The text block is immaculate, boasting crisp, stark white edges without a hint of foxing, toning, or thumbing. Housed in a protective sleeve, the unclipped dust jacket is impeccably preserved, maintaining its vibrant finish and sharp edges. A truly superb, flawless presentation.

Catalogue Note: This 2011 edition was published by Norman Wright and is strictly limited to an exclusive print run of just 300 copies, of which this is number 279. Notably, the title page is dual-signed by both the publisher, Norman Wright, and the renowned illustrator, Andrew Skilleter, who provided the striking cover art and frontispiece illustration.

Originally published by Brockhampton Press in 1968, the title fell out of print for nearly forty years before this beautifully crafted, high-quality collector's edition was realised.

Limited, signed hardbacks from Norman Wright’s Biggles series are highly scarce on the open market and are exceptionally sought after by aviation enthusiasts and W.E. Johns collectors.

In Biggles in the Underworld, the Air Police are on the track of a dangerous escaped prisoner known in the London underworld as "Lazor,a' nickname earned through his deadly proficiency with a cut-throat razor. Notorious for his quick brain and ruthlessness, Lazor proves to be an exceptionally formidable adversary. The perilous trail leads Biggles out of the city, where he narrowly escapes a vicious attack, and into the deceptively tranquil Hampshire countryside at Twotrees Farm. As the mystery deepens and bullets fly, the stage is set for a bloody final showdown where several lives hang precariously in the balance.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Captain W.E. Johns

Book Publisher: Norman Wright

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Adventure

Book edition: Limited Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 154

Book Publication Year: 2011

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Andrew Skilleter

Book Series: Biggles

Country/region of manufacture: Chippenham, United Kingdom

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