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1957 Biggles & The Missing Millionaire W. Johns Vintage Fiction Book 1st Edition

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1957 Biggles & The Missing Millionaire W. Johns Vintage Fiction Book 1st Edition

Biggles And The Missing Millionaire
By Captain W.E. Johns
Published by Brockhampton Press: Leicester 1961 1st Edition

" Biggles and the Missing Millionaire is a classic late-period adventure in Captain W. E. Johns' celebrated Biggles series, first published in 1961. The story opens with the mysterious disappearance of a fabulously wealthy man and his luxury yacht, prompting Biggles, Algy and Ginger to pursue a case that quickly expands from a straightforward investigation into a globe-spanning pursuit fraught with danger. Johns combines nautical intrigue with espionage, criminal deception and fast-paced action, maintaining the brisk narrative drive and clear moral compass that defined the series at its height.

Set against exotic coastal locations and isolated islands, the novel showcases Biggles not only as a daring adventurer but as a cool-headed strategist, piecing together clues amid shifting loyalties and mounting threats. The story reflects the post-war evolution of the series, blending traditional boys' adventure with more contemporary themes of international crime and modern transport, while remaining accessible and entertaining. This 1961 Brockhampton Press first edition represents the enduring appeal of Biggles in book form and would particularly appeal to collectors of Biggles novels, enthusiasts of mid-20th-century adventure fiction, and readers nostalgic for classic British boys' literature."

Light wear and fading to unclipped dustjacket. Pages are clean and well presented. No inscriptions. Some wrinkling to back of dustjacket. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 2cm - 170 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to unclipped dustjacket. Pages are clean and well presented. No inscriptions. Some wrinkling to back of dustjacket. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Captain W.E. Johns
Publisher: Brockhampton Press: Leicester
Year Printed: 1961
Sub-subject: Biggles