• Front Cover of Biggles Air Detective Captain W.E. Johns showing Captain Biggles in Flying Uniform with goggles and an aeroplane in the background.
  • Biggles Air Detective Captain W.E. Johns Wartime Stories 1950s Vintage Hardback bound in pale blue cloth with black titles to the spine.
  • Full Cover of Biggles Air Detective Captain W.E. Johns showing Captain Biggles in Flying Uniform with goggles and an aeroplane in the background along with back cover showing other Biggles Titles available in the series.
  • Blurb on jacket from Front Cover of Biggles Air Detective Captain W.E. Johns: These gripping stories tell of Biggles' adventures as an Air Detective, and they are packed with thrills...
  • Front Cover of Biggles Air Detective Captain W.E. Johns showing Captain Biggles in Flying Uniform with goggles and an aeroplane in the background.
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Biggles Air Detective Captain W.E. Johns Wartime Stories 1950s Vintage Hardback with Dust Wrapper Boys Book

Biggles Air Detective Captain W.E. Johns Wartime Stories 1950s Vintage Hardback with Dust Wrapper Boys Book

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Great Vintage Biggles Book, 'Biggles Air Detective' Air Detective-Inspector Bigglesworth of the International Police Commission.

Rip roaring Boys Story book from the 1950's. These gripping stories tell of Biggles' adventures as an Air Detective packed with thrills, actions and suspense. 

This is a First Edition in a good dust jacket published by Deans in 1952.

This fun Biggles Book contains 7 short stories about his adventures as an Air Detective in the Air Police and one World War II adventure.

  • The Case of the Black Sheep: Biggles is on the trail of an ex-RAF officer who is using his aircraft to smuggle nylons into the UK. It’s a case that will have you in stitches!

  • The Case of the Visiting Sultan: A notorious US gangster is planning to attack a Sultan’s aircraft in order to steal his diamonds. Will Biggles be able to stop him before it’s too late?

  • The Case of the Unregistered Operator: Biggles goes undercover in prison to uncover an illegal air transportation operation for criminals. A thrilling romp with Biggles.

  • The Case of the Wounded Agent: Biggles is sent on a special assignment to save a secret agent, and his information, from Bulgaria. Will he be able to complete his mission before it’s too late?

  • The Case of the Brilliant Pupil: An excellent flying pupil, who already knows how to fly, is using his solo flights for illegal reasons. Biggles solves the mystery.

  • The Case of the Discontented Soldier: A soldier who has been court martialled for striking an officer escapes from prison and steals an aircraft. Will Biggles be able to catch him before he causes any more trouble?

  • The Case of the Parrot’s Beak: Biggles is sent to South America to investigate the disappearance of an aircraft carrying a valuable cargo of gold. It’s a case that will have you right on the edge of your seat!

 

Thrilling read for lovers of this boy's book genre!

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Kitty's Reader Notes & Book Snippet

Fun trip into the boyhood of the past!

Contents:
The Case of the Black Sheep - Aircraft Smuggling The Case of the Visiting Sultan - US Gangsters attacking in jewel heist The Case of the Unregistered Operator - Biggles in Prison! The Case of the Wounded Agent - Biggles goes on Special Assignment to save a secret agent The Case of the Brilliant Pupil - Biggles reigns him in The Case of the Murdered Apprentice- Biggles, Smuggling and Murder The Case of the Stolen Aircraft - Biggles Air Detective

Perfect for anyone who loves these mid-century boy's stories about the dashing Air Detective Biggles.

ILLUSTRATED: No

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Collectable
  • First Edition
  • Vintage Children's Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1950's Vintage Children's Books

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Author Bio & Publication

Capt W.E. Johns the famous author of the popular boys adventure books the Biggles Stories.

Publisher: Dean & Son Ltd. London
Date: 1952
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Full Colour
ISBN:
SKU: KT-Big-2364

Condition Notes: EXCELLENT

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This is fresh from the attic in excellent vintage condition .

The pale boards are excellent with little sign of any wear very slightly bumped and faded to top and bottom.
Fresh and clean under jacket.

All the pages are clean with no messy graffiti of any kind but heavily tanned (typical of children's books of this era due to the paper used in production).

Spine Intact with black titles visible and good

Lovely fresh vintage book dating from the 1950's

Very slight dust staining / age freckling (foxing) to top of the text block.

A few little chips and some rubbing to the scarce dust jacket.

Please remember this pre-owned vintage book has been loved before and condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 19.5 cms x Width 12.5cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 151

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