The Biggles Book of Heroes (1959, first edition)
W E John's stories of real life heroism...
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Printing Details
First edition, first printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 20.5 × 13cm, 156pp.
Captain W E Johns here presents the stories of heroes that Biggles collected as a boy. After an opening essay on heroism, the book describes historical and real-world figures such as Heroes of the Air (WWI Victoria Cross recipients Major Mick Mannock and Lieutenant Frank McNamara), Heroes Afloat (Naval engagements featuring Captains Philip Broke and Edward Hamilton), Man Versus Beast (Lt. Col. J. H. Patterson's encounter with the Tsavo man-eating lions), etc etc
Condition
The book is in good / fair condition with foxing to the prelims and opening pages, but remaining in strong readable condition. The dustwrapper is poor with wear to all edges and a heavy stain to the rear board.
As of July 2026, books remain duty-free. The price of the book incurs no extra US import fees.
Price
£25.00
