W.E. Johns, To Worlds Unknown, first edition, 1960
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W.E. Johns, To Worlds Unknown, first edition, 1960

Johns (W.E.) To Worlds Unknown

£150

London, Hodder & Stoughton, 1960.

First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original red pictorial boards. Dust-jacket, priced 8/6.

One of Biggles creator Johns’ successful dalliances with science fiction.

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A very good copy; jacket a little rubbed at extremities, but overall very good.

Illustrations and jacket artwork by Stead.

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