Biggles in Australia
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1955. Octavo, red hardcover with an illustration of a character's portrait in black, [vi], 188pp., frontispiece in colour, five illustrated plates in colour. Rubbed at spine ends, previous owner's inscription in black ink on front free-endpaper, spotting on text block, dust jacket worn, tape-marked, and torn with loss of text at spine end; otherwise a very good copy. First edition. "What is Erich von Stalhein doing in Australia, doing research work on marine life with a group of harmless scientists? Once again Biggles and his Air Police find peril, adventure, and final success in foiling communist plot." Item #4495
Previous owner's inscription on front free-endpaper "To Julian, With love and all good wishes for a very Happy Christmans. From uncle Roey & Auntie Eve"
Price (AUD): $250.00