Michael Bond

A set of first edition, first printings of the Paddington Bear books, with accompanying archival material.

• Sold as a set of 9 volumes.
• Michael Bond (English).
• Collins: 1958 to 1970.
• All books are inscribed, with the exception of Paddington Goes To Town which has a note inserted, to Jennifer Snowden, daughter of the director Alec Snowden, a film director first briefed by Michael Bond, with bringing Paddington The Bear to screen.
• The books are also accompanied by a collection of letters, some typed and hand inscribed by Michael Bond to Alec, as well as to his daughter Jennifer, along with ephemeral photos and pieces, such as a theater program, greetings card signed by Bond and photos of Alec with the ‘original’ Paddington Bear played by Kenny Baker.

The archive of letters include two from Jennifer to Michael Bond, one hand written two page letter of condolence to Alec’s wife, Rene and six letters pertaining to the production of Paddington addressed to Alec Snowden. One letter in particular discusses the option of a series of ten minute films and the legal action brought about by the production of a ‘pirate’ Paddington Bear – the bear created. The majority of the letters are signed and include ‘P.S’ messages at the bottom.