W.E. Johns, Biggles and the Plane that Disappeared, first edition, 1963
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Johns (W.E.) Biggles and the Plane that Disappeared

£125

London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1963.

First edition. 8vo. Original red boards. Dust-jacket, priced 8s6d.

Biggles & chums track a vanishing aircraft and a mysterious passenger.

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A very good copy; jacket a little rubbed with some sunning to spine, but otherwise very good.

Jacket design by Studio Stead.

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