BIGGLES AND THE PIRATE TREASURE
Book First Published on Monday 19th July 1954* - 184 pages
*I have reason to believe that this
book was actually published in late June 1954 as Stead’s two copies were sent
to him with a covering letter dated 24th June 1954.
These stories were first published in various annuals and periodicals. I have noted below the titles the original
publication details where known.
First edition dust jacket showing the original price of 7
shillings and 6 pence
This contains eleven short stories. These are as follows:-
BIGGLES AND THE PIRATE TREASURE (Pages 7 to 39)
The descendant of a pirate has discovered a treasure map, but
greed ends in tragedy. (Dust cover).
This
story was never published elsewhere
THE CASE OF THE OBLIGING TOURIST (Pages 40 to 54)
A change encounter helps Biggles smash a jewellery smuggling
racket.
This
story was never published elsewhere
NIGHT FLIGHT (Pages 55 to 62)
Planes are disappearing over the Middle East. Biggles and Co. set
up a trap to catch the culprits.
This story was originally published in 'The Daily Mail Annual for Boys and Girls' 1953 (by Associated Newspapers Ltd)
(These
annuals are all undated and can only be distinguished by reference to the dust
jacket picture. This
one features clowns dancing)
THE CASE OF THE IVORY IDOL (Pages 63 to 79)
Biggles is tricked into recovering a religious artefact that is
much more than it seems.
This
story was never published elsewhere
BIGGLES BUYS A WATCH (Pages 80 to 92)
A clever watch smuggling racket is uncovered when Biggles chances
upon the method of disposal.
This
story was originally published in the 'Eagle Annual No. 2' 1952 (by Hulton Press Ltd)
THE CASE OF THE POISONED CROPS (Pages 93 to 103)
Crops are dying in East Africa and this is causing native unrest.
Biggles has to find the culprits.
This
story was never published elsewhere
BIGGLES NETS A FISH (Pages 104 to 119)
Scientific plans from an Atomic Sub Station are leaked and Biggles
has to find the guilty party.
This
story was never published elsewhere
THE CASE OF THE LUNATIC AT LARGE (Pages 120 to 130)
A war hero goes mad after his twin brother is arrested and
threatens to use a stolen bomber.
This
story was never published elsewhere
THE CASE OF THE FLYING CLOWN (Pages 131 to 144)
A disfigured armaments king is seeking revenge on the world that
he thinks has wronged him.
This was originally published in the Boy’s Own Paper Volume 76, issue 6, dated March 1954
THE CASE OF THE PHONE BOX MURDER (Pages 145 to 159)
A murder in a phone box leads to the discovery of a criminal
transportation network.
This was originally published in the Boy’s Own Paper Volume 76, issue 5, dated February 1954
THE UNKNOWN DIAMONDS (Pages 160 to 184)
Dr. Shultz, who deals in Monkeys, has discovered a novel way of
using them to smuggle diamonds.
This
story was never published elsewhere
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Biggles and the Pirate Treasure
Subtitle - and other Biggles adventures
Publication Details - published by Brockhampton
Press
Frontispiece
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