W. E. Johns created the fictional character James Bigglesworth (nicknamed Biggles) in the 1930s for young readers. The story The White Fokker introduced Biggles for the first time in 1932. It was published in the first issue of Popular Flying magazine and then as part of the first collection of Biggles stories, The Camels Are Coming. The Camels Are Coming contains 17 short stories featuring Captain James Bigglesworth, and his sidekicks Algy, Ginger and Smyth.
A rare first edition of this popular collection is due to be auctioned off to the highest bidder with a pre-sale estimate of £500 to £600. Keys Fine Art Auctioneers in Aylsham, Norfolk will be in charge of selling the book on the 25th of January 2018.
The head of books and ephemera at the auction house,Robert Henshilwood, said:
“First editions are always much sought-after, and when it is a first edition of the first book in a hugely popular canon like Biggles, it is sure to elicit massive interest. This volume is already being much talked about on the various Biggles-related internet forums, and we are expecting considerable interest when it goes under the hammer later this month.”
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