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First edition, first impression (Collins Clear-Type Press: London and Glasgow, 1958). Signed and inscribed by the author to the front endpaper: "To Nina, with best wishes, Michael Bond". The dedicatee is Nina Froud who was a personal friend of the author and worked at his literary agency. The first book in the Paddington series where one of the most iconic and beloved British fictional characters first appeared, later going on to form the basis of several ongoing TV and successful film adaptations. Publisher's original red cloth with silver lettering to spine containing illustrations by Peggy Fortnum. A beautiful, fine and pristine book throughout, save for a touch of off-setting to endpapers. Appears unread. The original complete dust jacket is not price-clipped and is in unusually superior condition with a chip to spine head - not affecting any lettering - and a closed tear to top of upper panel fore-edge with a couple of tiny and inconspicuous nicks to the top edge of lower panel. A very rare… Read More

London: Collins, 1958. First edition of the first book in the Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, "To John with all good wishes Michael Bond. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a chip to the back panel. An exceptional example, rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

Collins, 1967. 1st Edition Later Printing. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. About the book: Hardcover with price clipped jacket. Seventh Impression. Jacket is from an eighth impression (the following year) Book has been inscribed (see photos) by author on first blank page. Non authorial inscription also on same page. Book is good condition with moderate wear. Jacket is also in good condition with moderate wear and tear. Numerous checkmarks inside rear board. Additional photos available upon request.

UK: Armada Lion. A near fine UK paperback edition - no dustjacket (as issued) - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED & INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR - Pictures of the book are available upon request. . Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4th Printing. 1972.