UP FOR AUCTION IS... a softcover book in good condition:  an inscription on first page dated 1971,  clean cream pages, tight binding and clean stiff card covers with slight dogears and edgewear. Originally published in hardback format      as Biggles Breaks the Silence. Biggles is prepared for the treacherous climate and the shifting ice floes. But he hadn't expected to run into a band of crooks who would stop at nothing in their hunt for the gold.       PAYMENT Australian buyers: Direct deposit to my Commonwealth Bank account (preferred), cheque, money order, cash-on-collection or PayPal. International buyers: I accept PayPal. I cannot accept checks, cheques or money orders from overseas buyers. SHIPPING Australian buyers: costs AU$1.00 International buyers: airmail (takes 7-10 days) to the US or Canada costs AU$3.90 to the UK or Europe AU$3.90 Insurance extra packaging and handling free I will combine any other winning bids so you get cheapest postage Have questions? Email me!

Book Grading Guide Mint (M) - new Fine (F) - is about as close to new as you will get without actually being new. Very Good (VG) - is high grade with extremely slight wear. Good (GD) - is average condition with normal handling wear such as a reading crease or creased corners; obviously read but still collectible. Fair (FR) - is below average with heavy wear and only suitable for a reading copy.