In near fine condition, in a very good dust jacket. An alternate cover edition of this isbn can be found here. Kindle edition, paperback, mass market paperback, audio cd, audible audiobook. A very good book with one previous owners name at top of front pastedown, and another one at top of front free endpaper crossed out.
Paddington bear and the busy bee carnival by michael bond and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A bear called paddington by michael bond hardcover first edition 1960 from. Paddington has earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. First published in 1958, a bear called paddington is the first novel by michael bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. In a very good clipped wrapper with a little light loss to the spine tips and corners and some spotting to the rear panel and front panel. T his book is about a bear from darkest peru called paddington. He was inspired to write paddington at st pauls, a picture book, after getting involved in. An impressive collection of paddington bear books to own. A bear called paddington first american edition hardcover 1960 by michael bond author. Paddington debuted in 1958s a bear called paddington, returning in a number of stories that bond continued to craft until his passing in 2017. Please comment, but do not use inappropriate language. He gave his wife a teddy bear for christmas in 1956. Where is paddington bear from, why does he have a blue. Now before you ask why he has such an unuusal name i will tell you his story.
See the complete paddington bear series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Paddington rules the waves by michael bond 20080303 go to book. Where is paddington bear from, why does he have a blue coat. A bear called paddington by michael bond hardcover. He first appeared on october 1958 in the childrens book a bear called paddington and has been featured in more than twenty books written by british author michael bond.
In the story, friendly bear paddington was from peru and was found abandoned by. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him. First edition of the first book in the paddington series. An impressive collection of paddington bear books to. If people upset paddington then they may get treated to one of his famous hard stares. He wrote more than 25 paddington books including paddington here and now and paddington s finest hour. A bear called paddington seemed the perfect start to catching up on childhood reads which i really should have read already, especially since i saw the film in the cinema and loved it. Fortunately, bears dont need much encouragement, and paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and. He first appeared on october 1958 in the childrens book a bear called paddington and has been featured in more than twenty books written by british author michael bond and illustrated by peggy fortnum and other artists. It was an added bonus to find at the end a short, pleasant essay by the author describing how he first came to write the paddington books, which have eclipsed. See more ideas about paddington bear, bear and paddington bear books. Bear called paddington first edition bauman rare books. Unfollow paddington bear books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Michael bond began chronicling paddington s adventures in his first book, a bear called paddington, published in 1958.
We first meet paddington at paddington station, by which time he has stowed away on a ship from darkest peru and entered the country illegally. A bear called paddington michael bond first edition signed. A bear called paddington collectors edition paddington. The first nine paddington books to be published were all full length chapter books and each chapter in the books is a story in its own right. Fortunately for paddington, whatever scrapes he gets into, things always turn out alright for him in the end. I must admit that i did become worried about paddington at the general election as it was rumoured that if ukip gained some power they had a secret agenda in which paddington books would be publicly burned. Brown first met paddington, a most endearing bear from darkest peru on a railway platform in london.
Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition 1958. This brandnew edition of the classic novel contains the original text by michael. The 85yearold bond, who published his first book, a bear called paddington, in 1958, was initially unsure about allowing his classic creation to be digitised. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met. Adopted by the wonderful brown family of 32 windsor gardens, the young paddington was discovered waiting at his namesake railway station in london. Jun 28, 2017 michael bond, the creator of the beloved childrens character paddington bear, has died aged 91 bond, who published his first book, a bear called paddington, about the marmaladeloving bear. With nothing but a suitcase, several jars of marmalade, and a label around his neck that read please look after this bear, he stowed away on a ship headed for faraway england. Michael bond, the creator of the beloved childrens character paddington bear, has died aged 91 bond, who published his first book, a bear called paddington, about the marmaladeloving bear. A bear called paddington used books and rare books from. A bear called paddington by michael bond, 9780007174164. Oct 11, 2010 this is a video that contains all of the paddington bear books written by michael bond.
In the story, friendly bear paddington was from peru and was found abandoned by the brown family, who take him in. A bear called paddington by michael bond hardcover first. The very first book in which the browns meet paddington on a railway station and discover that ordinary things like having a bath or travelling on the underground. Paddington helps out by bond michael, first edition abebooks.
Michael bond began chronicling paddingtons adventures in his first book, a bear called paddington, published in 1958. A first edition, first printing published by collins in 1958. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same. The fourteenth, and most recent title, love from paddington, was published in 2014. The english author, who penned more than 150 books, died in june, aged 91, following a short illness. A very good book with two small names to the front endpaper. Over fifty years ago, a small bear from peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime. The jacket is not priced, as there was some sort of tape or sticker to the top edge of the front flap that was pulled up, removing a strip of surface where the price could be. Since then their lives have never been quite the same. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him in paddington station. The very first book in which the browns meet paddington on a railway station and discover that ordinary things like having a bath or travelling on the underground can soon become quite extraordinary if a small bear is involved.
A bear called paddington by michael bond hardcover first edition. Jan 01, 2008 this fictional series book was published in england for the occasion of the 50th anniversary of paddington bear. Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition. Paddington bear gets ebook treatment childrens books. Nov, 2017 paddington bears first appearance was in the 1958 book a bear called paddington. Paddington bear is a fictional character in childrens literature.
Paddington has charmed readers for generations with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. Scarce first edition of readers introduction to a very rare sort of bear from the heart of darkest peru, inscribed by the author on title page, to david, with all good wishes, michael bond, 7th december 2010. She it named paddington after the london train station near their home. Paddington bears first appearance was in the 1958 book a bear called paddington. Although there have been many picture book versions of paddington published, as well as paddington activity books and other items, this is the first time in c. Paddington bear had travelled all the way from darkest peru when the brown family first met him on paddington station.
The paddington bear first edition set all first printings by bond. Paddington helps out by michael bond collins, london 1964 first uk edition, third impression condition. This is my first video, so i hope that you enjoy it. This fictional series book was published in england for the occasion of the 50th anniversary of paddington bear. The worlds most famous illegal immigrant first appeared in print back in 1958, and has been entertaining children and adults ever since. Since the publication of michael bonds first book a bear called paddington in 1958, more than 150 titles have been published in a variety of formats ranging from the original novels, which appeal to all ages, right through to board books aimed at paddingtons very youngest fans. Paddington bear gets ebook treatment childrens books the. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing to the front panel and a few small. Dec 02, 2011 the 85yearold bond, who published his first book, a bear called paddington, in 1958, was initially unsure about allowing his classic creation to be digitised. A bear called paddington in antiquarian and collectable books for. Mar 09, 2016 a bear called paddington seemed the perfect start to catching up on childhood reads which i really should have read already, especially since i saw the film in the cinema and loved it.
My take too, too cute with a bear who is unfailingly polite. A bear called paddington by michael bond waterstones. Paddington bear by michael bond, first edition abebooks. A bbc animated series elevated bonds concept to almost cultlike status. A bear called paddington 1958 1958 first edition, first printing. He is very wellmeaning and full of good intentions but his trusting nature can often get him into trouble. He first appeared on october 1958 in the childrens book a bear called paddington and has been featured in more than twenty books written by british author michael bond and illustrated by peggy fortnum and other artists the friendly bear from darkest peruwith his old hat, battered suitcase, duffel coat and love of. The paddington bear book series by multiple authors includes books a bear called paddington, more about paddington, paddington helps out, and several more. A bear called paddington by bond, first edition abebooks. When mr and mrs brown see him they being kind hearted but foolhardy folk, give paddington a place to live with complete disregard to immigration laws. Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition 1958 1st book. His first book, a bear called paddington, was published in 1958. First edition, first printing, with 1960 on the title page. A bear called paddington michael bond first edition signed rare.
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