{"product_id":"biggles-sees-too-much-captain-w-e-johns-limited-edition-signed","title":"Biggles Sees Too Much, Captain W.E. Johns — Limited Edition, Signed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: Swanage, Norman Wright, 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo, pp. [viii], 104.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Fine. The publisher's original black cloth binding remains exceptionally sharp, boasting perfectly square corners and firm, unbumped spine ends. The gilt lettering to the spine is bright and entirely free from oxidisation or rubbing. Internally, the binding is tight and secure, showing no signs of weakness. The text block is immaculate, with crisp, bright pages completely devoid of foxing, toning, or handling marks. The original dust jacket is equally impressive, retaining rich, vibrant colours without any fading to the spine, and is free from edge-wear, chips, or tears. A superb, collector-quality copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a highly desirable limited edition, restricted to just 300 copies, of which this is number 14. Originally published in 1970, this was the final novel completed by the author before his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis particular copy belongs to an even scarcer subset within the limitation that features an original, hand-drawn pencil illustration of a vintage automobile by the artist, Andrew Skilleter, meticulously executed on the preliminary blank. Furthermore, the title page bears the signatures of both the illustrator and the publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAccompanied by Skilleter's vibrant colour frontispiece and dust jacket art, this fully authenticated and uniquely enhanced copy represents a rare acquisition for serious collectors of W.E. Johns's aviator hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSet against the rugged backdrop of the Cornish coast, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003eBiggles Sees Too Much\u003c\/i\u003e plunges Major James Bigglesworth and his Air Police team into a perilous battle against a ruthless gang of smugglers. When Biggles arrives in the sleepy fishing village of Polcarron for a well-earned rest, his sharp instincts quickly detect that something sinister is afoot. A seemingly trivial observation on the quay sparks an investigation that pits the team against a criminal syndicate who will stop at nothing to protect their illicit operations. A classic tale of espionage, danger, and quintessential British heroism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55366049399123,"sku":"6127","price":360.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261012_105851.jpg?v=1791971676","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/biggles-sees-too-much-captain-w-e-johns-limited-edition-signed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}