Boyds Bear from the Boyds Bears & Friends / The Bearstone Collection. 

It's the 1997 Bailey...the Graduate - Carpe Diem.  The item number is 19E/1145.  Style No. 227701-10RS

He's wearing his gown and cap and is holding his diploma.  There's a little suitcase and smaller bear at his feet.

Saying on the bottom " Use what talents you possess.  The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.  -  Henry Van Dyke"

Has been case displayed and is in excellent condition

This would make a great gift for the graduate on your list. 

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