Unfollow paddington bear books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him in paddington station. Brown first met paddingtona most endearing bear from darkest peruon a railway platform in london. A bear called paddington by bond, first edition abebooks. Paddington bear is a fictional character in childrens literature. Although the paddington books and television series have been around for many years, a number of people will have first been introduced to him in the form of the soft toy or plush bears. 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. A bear called paddington in antiquarian and collectable books for. An impressive collection of paddington bear books to own. For the first three books of the paddington series, michael bond wrote paddington s adventures as incidents that could have been more or less connected to one anotherother, such as in the first book where the browns welcomed him and introduced him to british customs. The original story of paddington, the classic bear from darkest peru now a major movie star. Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition 1958 1st book. A bear called paddington by michael bond read online on. A first edition, first printing published by collins in 1958.
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. Paddington bear memorabilia thats worth a lot, and thats not. Unabridged and illustrated in spectacular fullcolour throughout, this beautiful largesized edition of a muchloved classic will enchant established paddington fans and a new generation of readers alike. The welliewearing bear called paddington has remained the most popular character created by michael bond, with over 20 books, tv shows, movies, and toys created from that lonely little bear in a shop on christmas eve. Paddington abroad, 1961, first edition michael bond on. Paddington bear copy colour book by alligator books for. Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition 1958.
Over fifty years ago, a small bear from peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime. This picture book tells how mr and mrs brown find a bear on paddington station and take him home to live with them. The series began with a bear called paddington which was published in the uk on th october 1958. Paddington has earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. Collectors edition paddington 2 by not available 2 nov 2017. Editions of a bear called paddington by michael bond. Our granddaughter loves her books and she loves my paddington bear so it was an easy choice when i found this board book to introduce him to her. First edition first printing of this 50th anniversary edition 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Ordinary things like having a bath become quite extraordinary when a bear called. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing to the front panel and a few small. First edition, stated, near fine hardcover, glossy color illustrated covers, interior unread, illustrated endpapers, near fine dj, in brodart, 32 pages, author michael bond began chronicling the adventures of a bear called paddington in 1958, illustrated w artwork by r. The very first paddington bear soft toy was designed in the uk by a lady called shirley clarkson. Now before you ask why he has such an unuusal name i will tell you his story.
First published in 1958, a bear called paddington is the first novel by michael bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. Start reading a bear called paddington paddington bear book 1 on your kindle. 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. The paddington bear book series by multiple authors includes books a bear called paddington, more about paddington, paddington helps out, and several more. 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. Alley, childrens fiction, picture book, fictional classic character. A bear called paddington by michael bond, peggy fortnum. Bear called paddington first edition signed bauman rare books. A bear called paddington by michael bond read online on bookmate. A bear called paddington 1958 1958 first edition, first printing. We specialize in rare and outofprint books, please visit our ebay store. The fourteenth, and most recent title, love from paddington, was published in 2014.
Michael bond began chronicling paddingtons adventures in his first book, a bear called paddington, published in 1958. Paddington bear picture book the 1st first american. Michael bond passed away at home from an illness at the age of 91 on june 27, 2017. A bear called paddington by michael bond and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Paddington has charmed readers for generations with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. Fortunately, bears dont need much encouragement, and paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and many other projects written for the young at heart. She can say bear and loves to turn the pages herself. He first appeared on october 1958 in the adults 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 italywith his old hat, battered suitcase, duffel coat and love of marmalade.
I also bought her the learning shapes book with paddington and she loves them. See the complete paddington bear series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. He had travelled all the way from darkest peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. A very good book with two small names to the front endpaper. From a facsimile edition of the original 1958 edition of a bear called paddington through to slipcased celebrations of his adventures, these are all volumes to treasure.
Paddington by michael bond, first edition abebooks. These are the original, early paddington books where all illustrations are by the incomparable peggy fortnum. Paddington marches on 1964 first book club edition. 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. The browns first meet paddington on a railway platform in london. Kindle edition, paperback, mass market paperback, audio cd, audible audiobook. First edition of the first book in the paddington series. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him. A bear called paddington michael bond first edition signed rare. Bear called paddington first edition bauman rare books.
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. From a facsimile edition of the original 1958 edition of a bear called paddington through to slipcased celebrations. First edition, first printing, with 1960 on the title page. Paddington bear picture book the 1st first american edition hardcover. It is in this book that we get to see the most recurring characters and locations that occur in the paddington bear series like portobello market, mr gruber and i am very pleased that the kindle edition hs kept peggy fortnums original ink illustrations, which i am very fond of for their energy and the clear expressions of the characters. Now a new generation will surely be won over by paddingtons particular brand of preposterous humor and gentle satire. Paddington, the most endearing bear from darkest peru, first charmed american audiences forty years ago.
Paddington bear book series 14 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. These books are used but are all in very good condition. All are very readable no torn pages, covers, or writing on the books. A bear called paddington by michael bond first us edition. Paddington helps out by michael bond collins, london 1964 first uk edition, third impression condition. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same. This first edition, signed by michael bond is available at bauman rare books.
The browns soon found that paddington was a very unusual bear. 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. Every book revolves around the life of the fictional character named paddington bear. Paddington rules the waves by michael bond 20080303 go to book. Lot 3 vintage paddington the bear chapter books hbdj first.
Jul 22, 2014 first published in 1958, a bear called paddington is the first novel by michael bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. It is based on the first two chapters from a bear called paddington, written in a simpler format for younger readers. Paddington helps out by bond michael, first edition. Paddington takes the test first published in paddington is a small bear, just as they are. A bear called paddington first american edition bond, michael, peggy fortnum on.
Paddington bear picture book the 1st first american edition. This series is comprised of a total of 28 books originally released between 1958 and 2017. 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. Paddington at work paddington goes to town michael bond 1970s softbound paddington bear books vintage childrens books you choose illuminatacreations 5 out of 5. Other books in the paddington series arent worth quite so much as a first edition of his first outing. A bear called paddington michael bond first edition signed. The browns first meet paddington on a railway station paddington station, in fact. The browns first met paddington on a railway station paddington station, in fact. We have some original art by peggy fortnum elsewhere accessed from our shop front. The paddington bear first edition set all first printings by bond. Paddington bear shows that learning your abcs can be fun with a helping paw and a marmalade sandwich or two. The paddington bear book series is a longrunning series of childrens books and fiction novels written by a highly renowned british novelist named michael bond. Now a new generation will surely be won over by paddington s particular brand of preposterous humor and gentle satire.
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