Vintage hardcover children’s book - Biggles Pioneer Air Fighter, Captain W. E. Johns

Author: Captain W.E. Johns
Printed and made in Great Britain by Dean & Son Ltd.
Number of pages: 184
Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages are stitched to the spine (not glued)

No publication date noted in the book. My research suggests 1958. This is the first edition printed by Dean and Sons, London.

"Pace. thrills, action, suspense, are the keynotes of these exciting stories of Biggles’ pioneering days of air combat. Young and old alike will be gripped by them, as also by those in Biggles of the Camel Squadron.

The author was himself a pioneer fighter-pilot, and his own experiences of war in the air have enabled him to infuse into the stories a realism that brings the background and drama of the time into vivid focus."

This book in is good condition.
Dust jacket - some fold marks along the edges, the top of the spine cover has a s small amount of wear and tear. The image is nice and clear with no damage to the cover image.

Hardcover book - the front and back covers and spine are in very good condition. The pages inside are yellowing from age with consistent yellow color and darker brown edges. There is a name inscribed on the top left corner of the front page. There was a price written in the bottom right hand corner of the front page - this was in pencil and has been removed. The binding is tight. There are no rips, tears or folds to the pages.