CANTERBURY BEARS ENGLAND~FERDINAND~SIGNED ARTIST BEAR!! MAUDE and JOHN BLACKBURN~21"~CANTERBURY BEAR~LAYAWAY!!! Start Price USD 165.00 Current Price USD 165.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, November 26, 2008 End Time Friday, December 26, 2008 Location Plano, TX See more about 'CANTERBURY BEARS ENGLAND~FERDINAND~SIGNED ARTIST BEAR!!' Description Don't miss out on this RARE opportunity to own a GENUINE CANTERBURY BEAR named FERDINAND, made in ENGLAND. He was designed by the famous bear artists MAUDE AND JOHN BLACKBURN for a low limited edition CANTERBURY BEARS exclusively for Gund. His left paw pad is SIGNED by the artists, and his right paw pad is NUMBERED and has the distinguishing Canterbury embroidered label. Ferdinand is NO LONGER BEING MADE and very difficult to find. This ADORABLE bear is in EXCELLENT as NEW condition with suede paw pads, fully five way jointed, has amber eyes with dark pupils,  stitched nose and mouth, measures about 21 inches in height, and has a CENTERSEAM body. This GORGEOUS bear comes complete with all sewn in TAGS, as well as his HANGTAG. His original price was $279.95. CANTERBURY BEARS is a family business situated in the sleepy Kentish village of Littlebourne. The workshops are nestled in the middle of an apple orchard, and are within the sound of the Cathedral bells of the ancient and beautiful City of Canterbury in Kent. Canterbury Bears takes pride in the fact that all of their bears are crafted with great care and are individuals. Each has its own character which is not surprising as every one of them is finished BY HAND. Canterbury Bears are made to last a lifetime, and you will find that they make faithful, dependable, loving friends, and are quite simply UNIQUE in the bear world. THIS TEDDY BEAR HAS PASSED THE HUG TEST! A wonderful addition to any collection! I am offering him with NO RESERVE in hopes that someone will open their heart and home to this sweet hug, and love him forever. Imagine him in your home. Look at that SWEET FACE! He's just waiting for you to adopt him! Wouldn't FERDINAND make a PERFECT GIFT or a SPECIAL TREAT FOR YOURSELF? Make sure to look at my other listings for more BEARS, GIFTS, and many irresistible treasures!!!!! LAYAWAY AVAILABLE on many items!!! Ask about a plan that suits your budget BEFORE purchasing!!!   PLEASE email me with questions BEFORE BIDDING! Do not bid unless you intend to pay promptly. Winner to pay USPS Priority shipping that includes domestic INSURANCE and delivery confirmation. More than pleased to COMBINE SHIPPING. All items are from a NON-SMOKING home. Paypal ONLY with CONFIRMED ADDRESS! I do my best to fully describe my items and include any imperfections that might exist. I examine every item under high intensity light and then again in natural light. I also have a second set of eyes to do the same. Under the unlikely circumstances that we have missed something, PLEASE, PLEASE contact me FIRST BEFORE leaving FEEDBACK. My goal is to always have a pleasant transaction. Once your item arrives and you are completely satisfied, please leave positive feedback and I will do the same. Be sure to sneak a peek at my other listings!   I am donating 10% of my profits to Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue, a 501(c)3 organization. You can visit them at www.scmradoption.com or you can locate their dogs for adoption at www.petfinder.com . Place a Bid!