A Bear Called Paddington
by Bond, Michael
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
-
Midland, Michigan, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
A lonely toy bear on an otherwise empty shop shelf on Christmas Eve in 1956 first captured the attention of Michael Bond. Enamored, the BBC employee brought the stuffed bear home to his wife. They named the bear Paddington after the station near their home in London, and thus inspired, Bond began to write a few cute stories about the bear's adventures starting with A Bear Called Paddington in October 1958. The friendly bear with his old hat, battered suitcase, duffel coat and love of marmalade—has become a classic character from British children's literature and has become popular with American audiences as well. Learn more in our book collecting guide article, " Michael Bond - The Man Behind Paddington Bear. "
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Details
- Bookseller
- Graver & Pen Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 012490
- Title
- A Bear Called Paddington
- Author
- Bond, Michael
- Illustrator
- Peggy Fortnum
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition.
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge
- Date Published
- 1960
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