THE PHILADELPHIA STORY ( First Edition Signed By Katharine Hepburn)

Barry, Philip

Published by Coward, McCann, New York, 1939

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Barry, Philip. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY. NY: Coward, McCann, (1939). First Edition. A Near Fine copy in a Very Good to Near Fine priced ($2.00) example of the scarce original Dust Jacket, very rarely found in this superior condition. The DJ is lightly used with a touch of spine fade but is otherwise without repair and untouched. Film source for the 1940 Film Adaptation, a classic American comedy which tells the story of a socialite (Katharine Hepburn) whose wedding plans are complicated by the simultaneous arrival of her ex-husband (Cary Grant) and a good-looking journalist (James Stewart, who won an Oscar for his performance). INSCRIBED BY KATHARINE HEPBURN on the front free endpaper: ?To C.H. with all good thoughts, Katharine Hepburn.? From the collection of Clive Hirschhorn, Film and Theater critic for London?s Sunday Express over four decades. ALSO: a one-page typed letter, dated 1989, sent and signed by Katharine Hepburn to Clive Hirschhorn, inviting him to her New York apartment ??and bring the book when you come?? Impeccable provenance. Custom slipcase. Seller Inventory # 003534

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Bibliographic Details

Title: THE PHILADELPHIA STORY ( First Edition ...
Publisher: Coward, McCann, New York
Publication Date: 1939
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.

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