London: Oxford University Press, 1941. First Edition. Hard Cover. Dust Jacket. (London: Oxford University Press 1941). First UK Edition in First Issue D/W. Note: this is the "true" first "thick" edition in the correct first issue D/W with the titles in brown to the rear panel. Publisher's plum-coloured boards with black lettering and decorations to the front board and spine and red top edge. The book itself is a VG copy (which has been red) with foxing to the page block edges (whish has crept into the text block in places) and to the early/late pages of the book. The red top edge is partially faded. The spine edges are just a touch rubbed. The D/W is priced 4/- net to the inside flap (as called for) and is a totally original unrestored, near fine example. There are several tiny, insignificant holes to the front cover and spine but overall this is an outstanding example (with no restoration). A title seldom found in collectable condition and this one has lasted the test of time really well. Rare. Photographs/scans available upon request.

Synopsis

W. E Johns was born in Bengeo, Hertfordshire in 1893. During the First World War he served in the Machine Gun Corps, and then in the Royal Flying Corps. In 1918 he was shot down and captured in France. His first book, The Camels are Coming , was published in 1932. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Bookseller: James M Pickard, ABA, ILAB, PBFA. (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 355490720516
Title: Biggles Defies the Swastika
Author: JOHNS W E
Format/Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Used
Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1941

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