Lot #990 - “BIGGLES” BY CAPTAIN W.E. JOHNS - SCARCER UK EDITIONS
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:Decorative Arts & Collectables
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Sale Date:31 Oct 2020 ~ 10am (AEDT) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 574
01 Nov 2020 ~ 10am (AEDT) - Session 2: Lots 575 - 1080 -
Lot #:990
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Lot Description:“BIGGLES” BY CAPTAIN W.E. JOHNS - SCARCER UK EDITIONS
selection with dust jackets comprising “Biggles Charter Pilot” (1951 Reprint, Burnet #27.11), “Biggles Delivers the Goods” (1949, 3rd impression #31.4), “Biggles’ Second Case” (1950, 3rd impression #33.3), “Biggles Air Detective” (1952, 3rd impression, #37.4), “Biggles Works it Out” (1952, 2nd impression #41.2), “Biggles Cuts it Fine” (1959, 3rd impression, #48.3), “Biggles of 266” (undated, Dean & Co,#54.2), “Biggles Goes Home” (1960, Children’s Book Club, #68.2, very scarce); also without d/js “Biggles Delivers the Goods” (1952, 5th impression, #31.7) & “Biggles Goes to School” (1952, 2nd impression #40.2); condition variable with some spotting. (10) -
Notes:[Reference numbers are taken from the “Biggles Bibliography” by Ross Burnett (6th edn, 2000), an example of which is included in Lot 18104.]
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Estimate:A$200 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Books & Manuscripts
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