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Biggles Air Ace. 1 OF ONLY 40 COPIES WITH A PENCIL ILLUSTRATION.
by W. E Johns
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Used
- Seller
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Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
A Limited Edition. 1 of only 40 copies, this being copy Number 31, with a pencil illustration by the Artist; Andrew Skilleter, to the half-title page, protected by tissue guard.
Small Octavo, Publisher's black boards, lettered in gilt to spine, dust jacket, pp. 155. Published by Norman Wright (Swanage), 2008. The hardback edition of this book was preceded by a paperback edition published in 1999.
Loosely inserted is a Signed Certificate from Norman Wright and Andrew Skilleter.
A fine copy.
"Biggles Air Ace gathers together ten previously uncollected stories of W.E. Johns' iconic airman, James Bigglesworth, that have languished, all but forgotten in obscure magazines and annuals." (Publisher's description.)
Exceptionally rare and a notable addition to a Biggles collection.
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- Bookseller
- GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 50
- Title
- Biggles Air Ace. 1 OF ONLY 40 COPIES WITH A PENCIL ILLUSTRATION.
- Author
- W. E Johns
- Illustrator
- Andrew Skilleter
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Norman Wright
- Place of Publication
- Swanage
- Date Published
- 2008
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
Biblio member since 2022
Bath, Somerset
About GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS (PBFA)
George Hancock Rare Books specialises in selling rare and collectible books and works on paper in a range of collecting fields, including antiquarian, literature, travel, autographs & manuscripts and fine bindings.
I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
I trade in rare books and works on paper in the UK and worldwide. Based in the Georgian city of Bath, my customers include university research libraries, museums, private collectors and fellow members of the rare book trade. I work closely with my customers to understand their collecting interests in order to source suitable material in the best obtainable condition.
Incorporating principal values of hard work, integrity and professionalism, alongside diligent research, ensures my customers are able to buy with confidence. My website contains a carefully curated range of rare books and works on paper that I hope will pique your interest. If there is a particular title you are interested in, or you have a specific area of collecting focus, please do contact me to discuss your requirements.
I am a member of the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) and abide by their strict code of conduct. All items I offer for sale have been thoroughly researched and unconditionally guaranteed to be as described.
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- Fine
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Octavo
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- Jacket
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