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Paddington Takes The Air.
by Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
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- First
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About This Item
London: Collins, 1970. First edition of the ninth title in Bond's classic Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Signed by the author on the half-title page, "With all good wishes Michael Bond." Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a few small closed tears. Paddington is as irresistile as Peggy Fortnum's drawings of him that illustrate the book" (Christian Science Monitor).
Synopsis
For most people, “taking the air” is merely taking a simple stroll, but as all true Paddington admirers might expect, nothing is simple for Paddington. As usual, though, he retains his talent for turning his sticky moments into great triumph. Whether he’s attempting to tailor pants for grouchy Mr. Curry, or embarking on a thrilling career as a mystery detective, Paddington is sure to find trouble—and fun—wherever he goes.
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Details
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- Raptis Rare Books
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- Bookseller’s Inventory #
- 47090
- Title
- Paddington Takes The Air.
- Author
- Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum
- Book condition
- second hand
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collins
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1970
- Keywords
- Michael Bond First Edition, Paddington Takes the Air First Edition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Books;
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About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service. We are proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and exhibit at major book fairs in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston, as well as other regional fairs.
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- octavo
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