Johns (W.E.) Murder by Air
£175
London, Newnes, [1937].
First edition. 8vo. Original blue cloth.
The first edition in book form (preceded by appearance in The Thriller magazine the same year) of this more grown-up tale by the creator of Biggles, featuring former First World War pilot turned crime-fighter Deeley Montfort Delaroy (aka “Steeley”).
In stock
A little minor marking to terminal leaves; spine slightly lightened, overall very good.
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