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STERN, Philip Van Doren.

The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale.

THE BASIS FOR “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: FIRST BOOK EDITION OF PHILIP VAN DOREN STERN’S THE GREATEST GIFT; SIGNED BY HIM

Philadelphia: David McKay Company, 1944.

$12,000.00
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* Custom Clamshell Boxes are hand made by the Harcourt Bindery upon request and take approximately 60 days to complete
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First edition of this classic Christmas story, the basis for Frank Capra’s beloved movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Small octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by Philip Van Doren Stern on the pre-half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket with a touch of wear. Illustrated by Rafaello Busoni. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. A superior example, rare signed.
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