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. Michael bond began chronicling paddington s adventures in his first book, a bear called paddington, published in 1958. A bear called paddington collectors edition paddington. 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. Nov, 2017 paddington bears first appearance was in the 1958 book a bear called paddington. See the complete paddington bear series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A bear called paddington in antiquarian and collectable books for. In the story, friendly bear paddington was from peru and was found abandoned by. A first edition, first printing published by collins in 1958. 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. His first book, a bear called paddington, was published in 1958. He is very wellmeaning and full of good intentions but his trusting nature can often get him into trouble. Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition. If people upset paddington then they may get treated to one of his famous hard stares.
This is a reissue of the first and original a bear called paddington in the paddington bear childrens picture book series and revolving around a tiny stowaway of a bear who comes to london. Paddington helps out by bond michael, first edition abebooks. Jan 01, 2008 this fictional series book was published in england for the occasion of the 50th anniversary of paddington bear. 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 first american edition hardcover 1960 by michael bond author. A bear called paddington by michael bond hardcover first edition 1960 from. 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. Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition 1958. A bear called paddington by michael bond hardcover first edition.
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. Paddington bear gets ebook treatment childrens books. My take too, too cute with a bear who is unfailingly polite. Fortunately, bears dont need much encouragement, and paddington has since filled the pages of twelve further novels, a variety of picture books, and.
The paddington bear first edition set all first printings by bond. Now before you ask why he has such an unuusal name i will tell you his story. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same. 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. 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 rules the waves by michael bond 20080303 go to book. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him in paddington station. In near fine condition, in a very good dust jacket. He gave his wife a teddy bear for christmas in 1956.
A bear called paddington by michael bond, 9780007174164. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met. Unfollow paddington bear books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Please comment, but do not use inappropriate language.
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 by michael bond hardcover. She it named paddington after the london train station near their home. See more ideas about paddington bear, bear and paddington bear books. A bear called paddington used books and rare books from. This brandnew edition of the classic novel contains the original text by michael. Paddington helps out by michael bond collins, london 1964 first uk edition, third impression condition.
Paddington debuted in 1958s a bear called paddington, returning in a number of stories that bond continued to craft until his passing in 2017. This fictional series book was published in england for the occasion of the 50th anniversary of paddington bear. A bear called paddington by michael bond waterstones. An impressive collection of paddington bear books to own. T his book is about a bear from darkest peru called paddington. A bear called paddington by michael bond hardcover first. Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition 1958 1st book. A bear called paddington michael bond first edition signed. Paddington bear book series 14 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. May 05, 2011 t his book is about a bear from darkest peru called paddington. First edition, first printing, with 1960 on the title page. The series began with a bear called paddington which was published in the uk on th october 1958. Adopted by the wonderful brown family of 32 windsor gardens, the young paddington was discovered waiting at his namesake railway station in london. The worlds most famous illegal immigrant first appeared in print back in 1958, and has been entertaining children and adults ever since.
Over fifty years ago, a small bear from peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime. 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. 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. Oct 11, 2010 this is a video that contains all of the paddington bear books written by michael bond. He wrote more than 25 paddington books including paddington here and now and paddington s finest hour. Kindle edition, paperback, mass market paperback, audio cd, audible audiobook.
Where is paddington bear from, why does he have a blue coat. 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. A bear called paddington michael bond first edition signed rare. This is a video that contains all of the paddington bear books written by michael bond.
Paddington has earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. The english author, who penned more than 150 books, died in june, aged 91, following a short illness. A bbc animated series elevated bonds concept to almost cultlike status. A bear called paddington by bond, first edition abebooks. Paddington bears first appearance was in the 1958 book a bear called paddington. Brown first met paddington, a most endearing bear from darkest peru on a railway platform in london.
In the story, friendly bear paddington was from peru and was found abandoned by the brown family, who take him in. Fortunately for paddington, whatever scrapes he gets into, things always turn out alright for him in the end. First published in 1958, a bear called paddington is the first novel by michael bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. Paddington bear is a fictional character in childrens literature. Paddington kindle edition by bond, michael, alley, r. 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. 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. 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. This is my first video, so i hope that you enjoy it. The fourteenth, and most recent title, love from paddington, was published in 2014. Paddington bear by michael bond, first edition abebooks. Paddington bear gets ebook treatment childrens books the. 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.
Michael bond began chronicling paddingtons adventures in his first book, a bear called paddington, published in 1958. A bear called paddington by michael bond, peggy fortnum. An impressive collection of paddington bear books to. A very good book with two small names to the front endpaper. Paddington bear had travelled all the way from darkest peru when the brown family first met him on paddington station.
An alternate cover edition of this isbn can be found here. Where is paddington bear from, why does he have a blue. 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. 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. An alternate cover edition of this isbn can be found he. 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. Bear called paddington first edition bauman rare books. He wrote more than 25 paddington books including paddington here and now and paddingtons finest hour. First edition of the first book in the paddington series. 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. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him.
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