{"product_id":"biggles-works-it-out-captain-w-e-johns-1st-edition","title":"Biggles Works It Out, 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 London, Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, 1951.\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. 192.\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 Good. The original red publisher’s cloth binding remains tight and structurally sound, though it suffers from extensive white mottling and discoloration across the boards and spine, likely the result of historical damp or environmental exposure. The spine ends exhibit minor bumping and crushing. Internally, the hinges are secure and the leaves remain firmly attached, but the text block exhibits pervasive and pronounced foxing. This spotting is particularly heavy to the top edge and the preliminary leaves, substantially affecting the half-title, title page, and the colour frontispiece. The original dust wrapper, which remains unclipped and retains the '7\/6 net' price on the front flap, is in Fair condition; it has been extensively backed, reinforced, and repaired with clear tape across the verso. This heavy historical intervention has resulted in significant stiffening of the paper and dark tape-staining that visibly bleeds through to the outer panels and flaps. The wrapper also presents with noticeable edge-wear, rubbing, and minor chipping to the spine extremities.\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 A true first edition, first impression of the fortieth instalment in the universally beloved Biggles series. The volume is notably enhanced by its internal artwork, featuring a striking two-colour frontispiece and several dynamic black-and-white line drawings by Stead, which perfectly capture the post-war aviation aesthetic. Interestingly, the rear panel of the dust wrapper features a promotional letter from the author introducing another of his characters, Captain Lorrington King (\"Gimlet\"), highlighting the push to cross-promote Johns's expanding literary universe. Given the immense print runs of post-war Biggles titles, this edition is relatively common on the open market. However, securing surviving original dust wrappers from this era, even those heavily heavily taped and repaired, remains a priority for completist collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eFollowing a tip-off about missing gold nuggets from an Australian mining town, Detective Air-Inspector Bigglesworth and his trusted comrades of the Air Police are plunged into a high-stakes investigation. Their pursuit of the truth takes them from the familiar skies of Britain to the treacherous landscapes of the Australian Outback, where they must outwit a ruthless gang of smugglers. Packed with thrilling aerial manoeuvres, dogged detective work, and the unwavering camaraderie of Biggles, Algy, Ginger, and Bertie, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"528\"\u003eBiggles Works It Out\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic tale of post-war aviation adventure that cements Captain W.E. Johns's status as a master of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54332969320787,"sku":"4357","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260616_131017.jpg?v=1784270345","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/biggles-works-it-out-captain-w-e-johns-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}