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First edition, first impression, of the first Paddington book. Bond's marmalade-loving bear first appeared in 1958 and gained widespread popularity, featuring in several television series and a successful film franchise. Queen Elizabeth II's fondness for the bear, and her appearance with him during a pre-recorded opening for the "Platinum Party at the Palace" in 2022, resulted in Paddington becoming a symbol for national mourning upon her death. Octavo (193 x 131 mm). Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in grey morocco, titles to spine gilt, pictorial onlay of Paddington Bear to front cover, twin rule to turn-ins gilt, red endpapers, gilt edges. With black and white illustrations. The occasional minor blemish, an excellent copy finely bound. .