Johns Signed (7 results)

Cloth. Condition: Very Good ++. E.S. Berkeley (illustrator). First Edition. 1st Edition 1966. Flat signed by the author.Amusing story for children by one of the stars of Z Cars TV series (Inspector Barlow). Attractive illustration by Graham McCallum. Book is very good++ and very bright. Nice clean contents. The wrapper is very good++ and bright. Edges rubbed in places. Wrapper a little age toned. More images can be taken upon request.Ref 16370. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Rare Handwritten and Signed Card by Biggles Writer W E Johns. Dated 1959. W E Johns letters or signature is very uncommon. A short note discussing Gimlet Biggles and obtaining the book via a bookstore. The recipient of the signed postcards is David Gillard MBE, arts journalist and critic. He was Classical Music Editor and Radio Correspondent for the BBC Radio Times and, for 46 years, the opera critic of the Daily Mail. William Earl Johns 1893 - 1968 was an English First World War pilot, and writer of adventure stories, usually written under the pen name Capt. W. E. Johns: best known for creating the fictional air-adventurer Biggles. Size is 140mm x 85mm. In good condition. Ref 19079. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Rare Handwritten and Signed Picture by Biggles Writer W E Johns to David Gillard MBE. Undated but Circa 1958. W E Johns letters or signature is very uncommon. The recipient of the signed picture is David Gillard MBE, arts journalist and critic. He was Classical Music Editor and Radio Correspondent for the BBC Radio Times and, for 46 years, the opera critic of the Daily Mail. William Earl Johns 1893 - 1968 was an English First World War pilot, and writer of adventure stories, usually written under the pen name Capt. W. E. Johns: best known for creating the fictional air-adventurer Biggles. Size is 165mm x 125mm. In good condition with folding crease. Ref 19079. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Oversized hardcover with DJ. Tan striped paper over boards with dark red lettering on the spine. Pictorial DJ in excellent condition. Measures 11 x 15 inches. 2002 first edition. This copy is signed by Chris Johns on the title page, above the title of the book. Johns was the editor-in-chief at National Geographic for a decade. This volume is a collection of his photographs from the field. Accompanying essay by Peter Goodwin. Scarce. This volume comes from the collection of Dr. Thomas Lovejoy, who was a passionate book collector as well as a renowned biologist. His collection recent came to auction near Washington DC, as we were fortunate to purchase a portion of it, which we're proud to offer here. This copy does not have Lovejoy's name in it, but we provide a card with provenance for purchaser. Extra shipping will be needed on this large volume. Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that it s an ABE Stock Photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Rare Handwritten and Signed Card/Envelope by Biggles Writer W E Johns. Dated 1958. W E Johns letters or signature is very uncommon. A short note discussing Biggles and a character called Marie. The recipient of the signed postcards is David Gillard MBE, arts journalist and critic. He was Classical Music Editor and Radio Correspondent for the BBC Radio Times and, for 46 years, the opera critic of the Daily Mail. William Earl Johns 1893 - 1968 was an English First World War pilot, and writer of adventure stories, usually written under the pen name Capt. W. E. Johns: best known for creating the fictional air-adventurer Biggles. Size is 140mm x 85mm, In good condition. Envelop missing opening lip. Ref 19079. Signed by Author(s).

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Rare Signed Biggles Bibliography by Writer W E Johns to David Gillard MBE. Undated but Circa 1958. W E Johns letters or signature is very uncommon. The recipient of the signed ephemera is David Gillard MBE, arts journalist and critic. He was Classical Music Editor and Radio Correspondent for the BBC Radio Times and, for 46 years, the opera critic of the Daily Mail. William Earl Johns 1893 - 1968 was an English First World War pilot, and writer of adventure stories, usually written under the pen name Capt. W. E. Johns: best known for creating the fictional air-adventurer Biggles. Size is 170mm x 110mm. In good condition with folding crease. Ref 19079. Signed by Author(s).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Pavelic, Myfanwy (signed) (illustrator). Revised. Signed, without inscription, by author upon half-title page. An updated version of the 1968 first edition. 193 pages. Presents "not only his experiences in business, in University teaching, and in the public service generally, but his views on those qualities of mind and heart and behaviour which are essential to leadership in our modern world. They include integrity, keen observation, broad vision, a willingness to work hard, and a sense of urgency." - Foreword. Above-average but not excessive wear. A worthy copy of this fascinating autobiography. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed.