A Bear Called Paddington – First Edition – 1958

Author: Michael Bond
Price: £3450
Publisher: Collins, London, UK
Publication Date: 1958
Format: Original cloth with dustwrapper
Condition: Very good plus in a very good plus dustwrapper
Size: 14.6cm x 20.8cm
Pages: 128

Condition:

The first book in the series. Illustrated throughout by Peggy Fortnum. Original red cloth. Dustwrapper. Minor marks to the front board else cloth bright and clean. Occasional slight foxing otherwise pages very nice and clean. A very good plus, tight, clean copy in very good plus, very slightly nicked and rubbed dustwrapper which has slight foxing and a short closed tear to the front panel which has been neatly repaired to the reverse with archive tape and is correctly priced 8s. 6d. net. Scarce.

The Story:

“A Bear Called Paddington” tells the story of a small bear from Darkest Peru who is found at Paddington Station in London by the Brown family. Paddington, with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffel coat, and love of marmalade, quickly becomes a beloved member of the family and embarks on a series of adventures. His polite manners and innocent misadventures make him an endearing character for both children and adults. The narrative is filled with humour, warmth, and a touch of whimsy, making it a timeless favourite. The title of chapter one is memorable and reads: ‘Please look after this bear.’

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