Johns (W.E.) Biggles and the Plot that Failed
£175
Leicester, Brockhampton, 1965.
First edition. 8vo. Original red boards. Dust-jacket, priced 8/6.
Biggles and the team are stuck in the Sahara trying to track down a missing archaeologist.
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A very good copy, in just slightly rubbed jacket; overall very good.
Jacket design by Leslie Stead.
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