Biggles by Johns: Signed (59 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine,unread copy.If you require a more detailed description of any book please feel free to email us. Any of our books that have dustwrappers, our dustwrappers will be protected with non sticky removable plastic book protectors. Most W E Johns titles regularly stocked, contact Barely Read books for more info. Please contact us when ordering more then one book for combined postage. All books are packed carefully in bubble wrap and a jiffy bag or strong box. Signed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Fine, unopened. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. 2011, Signed Limited Edition. No.208/300. Signed by the illustrator and the publisher. Octavo. 6" x 8.5" approx. 144pp. Frontispiece. Hardback, in dust jacket. Clean and bright. A 'Fine' copy. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. 2011, Signed Limited Edition. No.255/300. Signed by the illustrator and the publisher. Octavo. 6" x 8.5" approx. 144pp. Colour frontispiece. Hardback, in dust jacket. Clean and bright. A 'Fine' copy. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. 2013, Signed Limited Edition. No.32/300. Signed by the illustrator and the publisher. Octavo. 6" x 8.5" approx. 144pp. Colour frontispiece. Hardback, in dust jacket. Clean and bright. A 'Fine' copy. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s).…

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Limited Edition. Limited edition special presention COMP copy. Slip to Margaret Collins (Johns Neice). See photo. 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).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Reprint, rebound in a rustic, amateur fashion with printed label to spine. With b/w illustrations by Alfred Sindall. Signed by Johns to the ffep. Foxing and marking to page edges with foxing to end-papers and front matter. Binding sound. Good. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Limited Edition. Signed to Title page by Norman Wright. Book plate Signed by both authors. Limited Edition comp (300 limited edition printed). As New condition. 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).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 271/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright There is a tiny bump to the top left hand corner of the front board. Dust wrapper/ There is a crease corresponding to the bump on the book. Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter All books in this series are listed on ABE. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 124/300 Signed by Andrew Skilleter and Norman Wright to title page. As new. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(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).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. 2/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright. 2009 Small crease/bump to front panel top hinge corner and light creasing to spine top also minor bump to top front panel corner otherwise book VG to Fine Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter. Foxed to back of inside wrapper, tiny crease to front panel top left corner otherwise fine. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 2/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright. Pencil Illustrations by Andrew Skiliter on front end paper. 2011 AS NEW  Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 122/300 Signed by Andrew Slilleter and Norman Wright. Original pencil drawing to front end paper with original tissue guard. Also includes small complimentary slip from Norman and original bubblewrap packing sleeve.AS NEW. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 249/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright. 2010 AS NEW  Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 2/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright. Pencil Illustrations by Andrew Skiliter on front end paper. 2012 AS NEW, but for a binding fault front hinge (see photo). Production error. Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. 2/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright Pencil Illustrations by Andrew Skiliter to front end paper Minor fox marks to inside front board and very slightly to the inside rear board. Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter, has some fox marks to rear inside cover. (see photo). Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Book Condition — As New: Book remains in pristine condition as when originally published. Carefully stored, the dust jacket is free from blemishes or tears. Original black cloth binding and gilt lettering along spine remains mint. Clean text block, crisp page edges. Pages are tightly bound and clean throughout—as new; unread. Limited First Edition: One of 300 numbered copies (289). Signed by the publisher and illustrator of the cover art. Copies are extremely scarce. This would make a wonderful addition to any Biggles collection, especially given the book's excellent condition. Biggles in France by Captain W. E. Johns is an action-packed adventure following the daring First World War flying ace James Bigglesworth and his squadron during dangerous missions over enemy territory. Set against the backdrop of aerial combat and espionage, the story combines fast-paced flying sequences with teamwork, courage, and ingenuity. A classic of early aviation fiction, it remains an engaging read for fans of adventure stories and vintage military literature. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 2/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright Coloured Illustrations by Andrew Skiliter  AS NEW  Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 2/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright. Pencil Illustrations by Andrew Skiliter  2013 Very minor Foxing to rear end paper only otherwise as new.   Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 12/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright on a number certificate. (see photos). Coloured Illustrations by Andrew Skiliter 12/40 AS NEW   Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 2/300 LIMITED EDITION. Signed by Andrew Skilliter and Norman Wright Coloured Illustrations by Andrew Skiliter 2/50 AS NEW  Dust wrapper illustrated by Andrew Skilliter. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition in Later original Dust wrapper First Printing  This copy is signed with an inscription from the author W E Johns. The inscription reads " To Michael. With best wishes for Christmas, from the author W E Johns 1940" The pictorial boards are reasonably clean, and the illustration and title are bold and clear. There is some minor rubbing to the edges. The spine is square but slightly sunned, with some grubby marks. The top and bottom edges have some rubs. The rear board is straight with some rubs and grubby marks. The text block is foxed, and this has spread to some margins and particularly to the half title page and first and last pages The internal pages are otherwise clean and bright. The colour frontis is bright and bold and the black and white illustrations throughout are all intact. The binding is tight. The Front and rear inside boards and end papers are clean. There is an inscription from the author W E johns to the front-end paper ( see photo and inscription is written above). Dust wrapper/This is from a medium thick book as the rear list has Spitfire Parade at the bottom. This would indicate that the wrapper is from 1941. There are creases down the front cover and back cover. The crease to the spine is very faint and only visible from the rear. The front cover has two minor chips to the bottom edge and one to the top edge. The top of the spine has minor nicks and the bottom has slight rubs. The rear cover has two tiny chips to the bottom edge. The entire jacket front and rear is clean and bright. Price cut. Norman Howard (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 13 /40 Limited Edition.Even more limited than the usual 300 as this has an original colour illustration of Biggles with loose tissue protector and separate authentication slip, signed by Norman Wright and Andrew Skilleter. As New no faults. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s). …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 20 /50 Limited edition signed and specially illustrated by Andrew Skilleter. This has a seperate authentication slip with signatures of Andrew Skilleter and Norman Wright included.Also an original illustration by Skilleter with the three characters on the frontis in different places (please note) It is illustrated in colour. As New. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 21 /300 Limited edition signed and also specially illustrated by Andrew Skilleter. This has as a seperate authentication slip with signatures of Andrew Skilleter and Norman Wright included. The original illustration by Skilleter is of one of the three characters on the frontis and is illustrated in colour.21/50 This book and dust wrapper are in as new condition. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. Limited Edition. 123/300 Signed by Norman Wright and Andrew Skilleter. Also an original pencil illustration to front end paper with original tissue guard as issued.These drawings were usually limited to only 30 AS NEW. Andrew Skilleter (illustrator). Signed by Illustrator(s).…