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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Item Number: RRB-150376
* Custom Clamshell Boxes are hand made by the Harcourt Bindery upon request and take approximately 60 days to complete
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.
The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale.
$12,000.00
In Stock







