Paddington Takes The Test Signed By Michael Bond

Bond, Michael & Fortnum, Peggy

£695.00

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Product Description

PADDINGTON TAKES THE TEST – SIGNED BY MICHAEL BOND

Author: Michael Bond
Price: £695
Publisher: Collins, London, UK
Publication Date: 1979
Format: Original cloth gilt with dustwrapper
Condition: Near fine in a very good plus dustwrapper
Size: 14.5cm x 20.5cm
Pages: 126

Description:

“Paddington Takes the Test” is the final novel in the main series of Paddington books by Michael Bond. First published by Collins in 1979, this first edition is illustrated throughout by Peggy Fortnum. It is signed ‘All good wishes, Michael Bond’ on the half-title page. The cloth is slightly creased at the base of the spine, but otherwise, it is a near fine, tight, clean copy. The dustwrapper is in very good plus condition, slightly creased and toned. This signed copy is scarce and is a very nice copy indeed.

The Story:

“Paddington Takes the Test” follows the adventures of Paddington Bear, the beloved character from Darkest Peru who has been delighting readers since his debut in 1958. In this final instalment, Paddington faces a series of challenges one of which includes taking a driving test. The narrative continues to showcase Paddington’s endearing qualities, such as his politeness, curiosity, and knack for getting into amusing predicaments. This book, like its predecessors, is filled with warmth, charm, and the timeless appeal that has made Paddington a beloved character for generations.

Condition:

  • Binding: Nice and tight with minor creasing to the cloth at the base of the spine.
  • Pages: Very nice and clean throughout.
  • Boards: Nice and bright with slight creasing to the base of the spine.
  • Dustwrapper: Very good plus, slightly creased and toned.

Key Features:

  • Historical Significance: The final novel in the main series of Paddington books, signed by the author Michael Bond.
  • Original Illustrations: Illustrated throughout by Peggy Fortnum, whose drawings have become synonymous with Paddington Bear.
  • Collector’s Item: A rare and highly sought-after signed edition in lovely condition.
  • Condition Details: Scarce signed and a superior copy.

Why Collect This Edition?

Signed first editions of the ‘Paddington’ series are scarce in any form and this is a very nice copy indeed.

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