W E Johns Signed (5 results)

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).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A near fine copy AND signed by W E Johns onto the title page. 188 pages none loose or torn. Previous owners name and Booksellers stamp on the ffep. Dated as 4th Impression 1952 on the copyright page. Outer blue boards with black lettering to the spine and front board. Fade strip at base of spine. The dust jacket is complete and shows a price of 7/6 net on the front flap. No other tears or scuffs. Rare to find a book that has been signed by the author and in such nice condition. Includes a valuation certificate confirming insurance value of £350.00. STEAD. (illustrator). 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).…

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).…