{"product_id":"biggles-investigates-captain-w-e-johns-1st-edition","title":"Biggles Investigates, Captain W. E. Johns — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Leicester, Brockhampton Press, 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. 184.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Near Fine. This copy presents exceptionally well, housed in a tight, square binding with remarkably clean original boards that show virtually no shelf-wear or bumping, save for the gentlest pushing to the spine ends. The text block edges exhibit moderate, uniform age-toning typical of the era's paper stock, alongside very faint, sparse dust-soiling to the top edge, yet the internal pages remain crisp, clean, and entirely free of previous ownership inscriptions or markings. The original dust jacket is equally impressive, remaining bright, vibrant, and entirely unclipped, retaining the '8\/6 net' price on the lower front flap. It shows only the most negligible hints of rubbing to the extremities and is now beautifully preserved in a protective clear archival sleeve, making it a superior, collector-grade example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a true first edition, first impression, with the requisite text on the copyright page confirming its status as a true first printing. The volume features a striking colour frontispiece and dynamic internal line illustrations by Leslie Stead, Johns’ long-time collaborative illustrator whose distinctive mid-century style has become synonymous with the Biggles universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eLater-era Biggles titles from this period are notably scarce on the open market compared to their pre-war counterparts, primarily due to smaller print runs and the heavy attrition rate inherent to popular children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFinding a copy in such a highly preserved state, complete with an unblemished and unclipped dust jacket, is increasingly uncommon, presenting a prime acquisition for serious collectors of golden age aviation fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIn this gripping anthology, Squadron Leader James Bigglesworth steps away from traditional wartime combat to take on the mantle of an airborne detective. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"161\"\u003eBiggles Investigates\u003c\/i\u003e comprises eight distinct, fast-paced mysteries that push the renowned Air Police to their limits. Alongside his trusted comrades Algy, Ginger, and Bertie, Biggles must unravel a series of baffling crimes, from sophisticated kidnapping rings and maritime smugglers to cunning acts of aerial sabotage. Combining sharp deduction with their legendary flying skills, the team proves that whether in the cockpit or on the ground, they remain the ultimate adversaries of the criminal underworld.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55346879824211,"sku":"6100","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261012_102120.jpg?v=1791887528","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/biggles-investigates-captain-w-e-johns-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}