Paddington bear by michael bond, first edition abebooks. 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. The browns first meet paddington on a railway station paddington station, in fact. My take too, too cute with a bear who is unfailingly polite. Mr curry, however, is in a panic because he is expecting a visitor. A bear called paddington by michael bond read online on bookmate. These are the original, early paddington books where all illustrations are by the incomparable peggy fortnum. 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. Parents need to know that a bear called paddington is a wonderful story about the adventures and mishaps of a polite bear found abandoned at a london train and taken in by a british family. 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.
The debut book of the paddington bear series written by michael bond is entitled a bear called paddington. A bear called paddington first american edition hardcover january 1, 1960 by michael bond author. Jan 01, 2008 this fictional series book was published in england for the occasion of the 50th anniversary of paddington bear. A bear called paddington michael bond edition collins uk 1958 marcel. This first edition, signed by michael bond is available at bauman rare books.
A range of products dedicated to the bear from darkest peru, who in 2018 celebrated his 60th birthday. She can say bear and loves to turn the pages herself. Paddington has earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This beloved classic, originally published in 1958, comes out of an earlier tradition in childrens literature in which stories were gently humorous and. Paddington abroad, 1961, first edition michael bond on. Paddington marches on 1964 first book club edition. Ordinary things like having a bath become quite extraordinary when a bear called. A bear called paddington by michael bond, peggy fortnum. The story is set in london and features the primary characters like mr. These books are used but are all in very good condition. Lot 3 vintage paddington the bear chapter books hbdj first. A bear called paddington michael bond first edition signed rare. Michael bond full set of first printings of paddington bear first.
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. A very good book with two small names to the front endpaper. Paddington is making his favorite marmalade jam but runs out of sugar, so he goes next door to borrow a cup from his neighbor, mr curry. The browns first meet paddington on a railway platform in london. John atkinson books aba ilab pbfa ripon, united kingdom. Nov 19, 2014 aptly titled a bear named paddington, the show runs right up until his big screen debut.
A first edition, first printing published by collins in 1958. First edition of the first book in the paddington series. Collection of 11 signed paddington bear first editions by bond, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This range includes a personalised book and limitededition royal mint gift sets. Paddington bear is a fictional character in childrens literature. First published in 1958, a bear called paddington is the first novel by michael bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. We have some original art by peggy fortnum elsewhere accessed from our shop front. Paddingtons official biography, the life and times of paddington bear by russel ash with michael bond, is published by pavilion books in association with michael joseph. 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. Paddington, the most endearing bear from darkest peru, first charmed american audiences forty years ago.
Paddington bear picture book the 1st first american edition. The very first paddington bear soft toy was designed in the uk by a lady called shirley clarkson. 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 first american edition bond, michael, peggy fortnum on. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him in. All are very readable no torn pages, covers, or writing on the books. Bear called paddington first edition bauman rare books. The series began with a bear called paddington which was published in the uk on th october 1958. A bear called paddington 1958 1958 first edition, first printing. Paddington at work paddington goes to town michael bond 1970s softbound paddington bear books vintage childrens books you choose illuminatacreations 5. Michael bond began chronicling paddingtons adventures in his first book, a bear called paddington, published in 1958. The browns soon found that paddington was a very unusual bear. Paddington bear picture book the 1st first american.
Bear called paddington first edition signed bauman rare books. Paddington bear and the busy bee carnival by michael bond, r. Paddington has charmed readers for generations with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. A bear called paddington michael bond first edition signed. Michael bond a bear called paddington first uk edition 1958 1st book. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same. The fourteenth, and most recent title, love from paddington, was published in 2014. Over fifty years ago, a small bear from peru set out on an adventure of a lifetime.
A bear called paddington was published two years later. The paddington bear book series by multiple authors includes books a bear called paddington, more about paddington, paddington helps out, and several more. Michael bond purchased the original paddington bear as a christmas gift for his wife in 1956. 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. Paddington bear picture book the 1st first american edition hardcover. Editions of a bear called paddington by michael bond. The first book, a bear called paddington, was published in 1958. A wonderful latin edition of the classic story of paddington, the bear from darkest peru, who was found lost on paddington station. With a 100% rating on rotten tomatoes paddington 2 has followed in the paw steps of the. Paddington bear had travelled all the way from darkest peru when the brown family first met him on paddington station. 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. I also bought her the learning shapes book with paddington and she loves them.
Book cover for hamlet i like the texture in the brushes, but also the simplicity. A bear called paddington by bond, first edition abebooks. Now a new generation will surely be won over by paddington s particular brand of preposterous humor and gentle satire. A collection of first edition paddington bear books all signed by the author michael bond. A short history of paddington bear, from darkest peru to. A bear called paddington in antiquarian and collectable books for. From first edition books to original illustrations to a vintage typewriter bond used in 1965, the collection of ephemera celebrates 60 years of a literary and television icon. 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. A book of songs from the stage play the adventures of a bear called paddington by michael bond and alfred bradley featured on the spark records lp paddington s party record. Paddington is the funniest character in childrens books for many years. Paddington bear had traveled all the way from peru when the browns first met him in paddington station. 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.
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. 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. May 05, 2011 t his book is about a bear from darkest peru called paddington. 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. See the complete paddington bear series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A bear called paddington by michael bond and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Only i was disappointed with how abruptly the story ended. 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. First edition, first printing, with 1960 on the title page.