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Vintage 1947 first edition hardcover of Miracle on 34th Street by Valentine Davies, published by Harcourt, Brace and Company. Includes the original illustrated Christmas-themed dust jacket.
This beloved holiday story follows Kris Kringle, a department-store Santa who insists he is the real Santa Claus, and the people whose skepticism is challenged by his kindness, sincerity, and seemingly impossible goodness. The story centers on a disillusioned woman, her skeptical young daughter, and the question of whether faith, generosity, and imagination still have a place in the modern world. Davies wrote the original story for the 1947 film, then adapted it into this short novella published the same year in connection with the movie release. The film version earned Davies the Academy Award for Best Story, making this an especially collectible Christmas classic.
Details
* Title: Miracle on 34th Street
* Author: Valentine Davies
* Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company
* Year: 1947
* Edition: First Edition stated
* Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
* Genre: Christmas fiction, holiday classic, movie tie-in novella
* Notable: Based on Davies’ original story for the classic 1947 film
* Dedication: “For Liz” printed on dedication page
* Condition Notes: Vintage copy with age toning, shelf wear, edge/corner wear, and dust jacket wear including chips, tears, creasing, and losses along edges/spine. Please review photos for exact condition.
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