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London: Collins, 1959 8vo., green�publisher?s boards, backstrip lettered in silver; in the dust jacket with correct price of 8s. 6d. net, designed by Peggy Fortnum; pp. [vi], 7-127, [i] illustrated throughout with line drawings by Fortnum; a tight and square copy with handling wear; dust jacket with archival tape to the reverse of the jacket to repair�the top of the spine and�a small tear to the top edge of the front panel;�the spine�a shade faded,�the lower panel foxed; a very good copy and better than usually found; well preserved and complete.�� First edition. The second�book in the Paddington series, which began with ?A Bear Called Paddington? a year before in 1958. In this collection of escapades, Paddington gets up to all sorts of mischief; attempting some DIY, deciding to become a detective, getting into the spirit of bonfire night and throwing snow balls at Mr Curry.� A nice example and rare in this condition.

The follow-up adventures of Paddington Bear as he tries new activities, such as taking a day trip to the beach and visiting the theatre, with his usual charm and comedic mishaps.