James Hilton. First American edition, later printing (9th). With a rare, second dust jacket underneath! Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1934. Both jackets are unclipped with original $1.25 price on inside flap. One jacket is the original first state. Overall, both jackets are in Very Good+ condition, with a small chip and tear on spine and cover. Hardcover, is in Very Good+ condition with some foxing on flyleaf and a few pages. No writing or markings found in the book, 126 pp. First published in June, 1934 (our copy is reprinted in October, 1934).
A beloved short novel that became an instant classic upon publication. The basis for two films: the 1939 Sam Wood-directed version with Robert Donat, Greer Garson, and Paul Henreid, and the 1969 remake directed by Herbert Ross with Peter O'Toole, Petula Clark, and Michael Redgrave.
Previously published by the Atlantic Magazine and as a supplement for an English newspaper.
