{"product_id":"biggles-of-the-special-air-police-capt-w-e-johns-kingston-library-reprint","title":"Biggles of the Special Air Police, Capt. W. E. Johns — Kingston Library Reprint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, The Thames Publishing Co., 1954\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 247.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. The blue cloth binding remains structurally intact but displays conspicuous wear commensurate with a heavily handled mid-century children's volume. There is distinct rubbing, scuffing, and colour loss across the boards, with softening and fraying beginning at the spine ends and corners. The front and rear joints show moderate stress, though the hinges remain secure without tearing. Internally, the text block is sound; however, the utilitarian post-war paper stock has uniformly tanned, and minor spotting is evident on the preliminary leaves. The original black stamped titling on the spine is intact, though showing signs of fading against the worn cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This volume represents an early Kingston Library reprint of Johns's classic collection, issued shortly after the 1953 first edition to meet the soaring post-war demand for Biggles adventures. As a secondary market binding, this unillustrated edition features the trademark Kingston Library emblem at the base of the spine, marking it as a widely distributed and accessible children's format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no bookplates or significant inscriptions present to indicate notable provenance. While the Kingston Library reprints are common on the open market, they remain a staple requirement for collectors aiming to build comprehensive libraries of Johns's aviation heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Squadron Leader James Bigglesworth—better known as Biggles, as he takes command of the Special Air Police. Tasked with tackling international crime, smuggling, and espionage in the aftermath of the World Wars, Biggles and his trusted comrades, Algy, Ginger, and Smyth, take to the skies in a thrilling collection of aviation mysteries. From foiling cunning saboteurs to navigating treacherous weather and outsmarting deadly rivals, this action-packed anthology captures the quintessential bravery and daring that made Biggles a hero to generations of readers, \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54813641376083,"sku":"5300","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260819_135147.jpg?v=1788251159","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/biggles-of-the-special-air-police-capt-w-e-johns-kingston-library-reprint","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}