R. John Wright Paddington Bear Rare Signed Michael Bond Start Price USD 450.00 Current Price USD 450.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 03, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 10, 2008 Location United States See more about 'R. John Wright Paddington Bear Rare Signed Michael Bond' Description Up for bids is this beautifull piece done by famous Doll and Bear artist R. John Wright. He is Paddington Bear and was released in 2000. He is 15" tall and fully jointed. Made of the finest alpaca plush with glass eyes. Wearing a felt duffel coat and bush hat. He has his hanging tag on him that says "Please look after this bear. Thank you". He also has a a hanging certificate of authenticity on the back of his coat. Includes custom leather suitcase with a little jar of his favorite Orange Marmalade.The suitcase is beautifully lined on the inside. He is limited to 2500 and he is #135. What makes this bear a rare find is only the first 500 were personally signed by Paddington author Michael Bond. His certificate on the right hand corner is signed. See Picture. He is also signed by R. John Wright. I have never seen one on ebay signed by Michael Bond. If you are a Paddington collector or R. John Wright collector this would be wonderful to add to your collection. He is in new conditon and has been kept in his beautiful red presentation box. He is from a smoke free home. I hate to part with him but since i moved i have no room. I am the original owner and purchased him from the Toy Shoppe for 975.00. not including tax. I am letting him go at a great price. He also will come with a copy of RJW magazine with Michael Bond on the front holding his beloved bear. All sales are final. Please ask any questions. Payment due 10 days of auction ending unless other arrangements are made Will ship for FREE in the USA . I will include insurance. If shipping overseas please email me for shipping price. Place a Bid!