For a little girl named susan, christmas could be any other day. Basis for the timeless film of the same name starring maureen ohara, john payne and featuring edmund gwenn as kris kringle. Collecting miracle on 34th street by davies, valentine first edition. A first edition slim hardcover volume of valentine davies classic christmas story, miracle on 34th street. It makes no sense not to include it unless, of course, theyre saving it for a special edition.
Uploaded by booksalecataloger7 on september 27, 2011. A holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic, the music man. Doris walker is in charge of running the macys day parade, which takes place on thanksgiving day. Is there any value to a 1st addition of miricle on 34th street. Follows the story of susan walker, a subdued girl and he.
What makes miracle on 34th street so delightful is the way it constantly turns the question of belief vs. Millions of copies of this awardwinning story have sold since its first publication in 1947, delighting readers of all ages. In contrast, the novelization, done by davies himself, is so little known that i had to add it to the goodreads database myself when i began reading it two days ago. Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies hardcover. Nov 29, 2016 what makes miracle on 34th street so delightful is the way it constantly turns the question of belief vs. Miracle on 34th street first edition liveauctioneers. First edition valentine davies miracle on 34th street 1947. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully recreated, offering a new. This is a twentiethcentury christmas carol and based davies original screenplay for the 1947 movie classic. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Miracle on 34th street was released on may 2, 1947, despite being a christmas film. First edition, presentation copy, of this christmas classic, inscribed in the year of publication by the author. I have a first edition copy of miracle on 34th street by.
The paperback of the miracle on 34th street by valentine davies at. Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made valentine davies miracle on 34th street a treasured part of their holiday traditions. Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies, first edition 1947. Miracle on 34th street has been a favorite holiday movie since its release in 1947, and sharpeyed observers may or may not have noticed that the film essentially retells the new testaments story of the life of jesus christ. This copy of miracle on 34th street by valentine davies was printed in 1947, the year of first publication. Miracle on 34th street is a 22minute feature originally aired on amc detailing the conception of the film, the casting, the filming of the parade, etc. This dvd edition is the 2disc collectors edition which features both the original 1947 black and white version as well as the 1985 colorized version.
Dec 28, 20 the actual very first edition of miracle on 34th street was published in 1947 by harcourt, brace and co. Miracle on 34th street first edition valentine davies. It stars maureen ohara, john payne, natalie wood, and edmund gwenn. Single mother, doris walker, doesnt want her sixyearold susans head filled with romantic notions. Abaa miracle on 34th street by davies, valentine search. The actual very first edition of miracle on 34th street was published in 1947 by harcourt, brace and co. I have a first edition copy of miracle on 34th street by valentine davies. Valentine davies the lives of three people are changed by an old man who insists that he is santa claus. Fine in an excellent dust jacket with the first edition points on the rear panel. Miracle on 34th street 1947 1st ed by valentine davies. Find great deals on ebay for miracle on 34th street 1947 and miracle on 34th street 1947 dvd. Is there any value to a 1st addition of miricle on 34th. Lacking the rare wraparound band promoting the film version.
A macys department store santa who insists his name is kris kringle teaches everyone a lesson in love, faith. The movie was set in new york city in 1947 and utilized a large amount of location shooting courtesy of foxs movietone. First airing in theaters in 1947, and based on a story by valentine davies though the actual screenplay was by george seaton miracle on 34th st. The bluray, both in terms of the image quality and the supplements, is slightly but not. Wonderful story that should be read every christmas an old man named kris kringle who believed he was santa. In any case, miracle on 34th street and capras film are among the few classic movies and virtually the only black and white ones people. Details of how the book came to be written, and made into a beloved film, are included in a brief historical note. The story takes place between thanksgiving day and christmas day in new york city, and focuses on the effect of a. Miracle on 34th street initially released as the big heart in the united kingdom is a 1947 american christmas comedydrama film written and directed by george seaton and based on a story by valentine davies. A brief historical note, new in this edition, details the simultaneous development of the book and film. Miracle on 34th street first edition signed valentine. Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies goodreads.
For more on miracle on 34th street, we discussed it as a community towards the end of our november book club meeting. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully re created, offering a. First published in 1947, in the midst of the second world war, it brought a message of hope and joy and. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully recreated, offering a. Miracle on 34th street music theatre international. To ask other readers questions about miracle on 34th street, please sign up. Miracle on 34th street 1947 1st ed by valentine davies for sale. The original 1947 production of miracle on 34th street, as holiday movies rate, is rivaled only by 1946s its a wonderful life. The spine is in very good condition and, other than slightly yellowed edges, the pages are too. Its a solid look at the movie with a lot of the actors discussing it. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully recreated, offering a new generationand fans of the originalthe beauty of the classic 1940s design. Posted december 20, 2019 by kristen lopez 6 comments on 25 days of christmas. The perfect book to read with a steaming mug under your christmas tree.
Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies, paperback barnes. Miracle on 34th street, first edition on liveauctioneers. Collecting miracle on 34th street by davies, valentine. First edition of this modern christmas classic, published to coincide with the release of the famous movie, in scarce dust jacket. Apr 19, 2012 this first edition by valentine davies 19051961 of miracle on 34th street is valuable but unfortunately not rare.
Miracle on 34th street 1947 is a bestselling novella by valentine davies, based on the story. It is a hard cover with the dust jacket, which is yellowed,and has a large piece missing from the front lower right corner along with several small tears around the edges. First edition 1947 of the novella adaption of the original 1947 film, miracle on 34th street miracle on 34th street 1947 is a bestselling novella by valentine davies, based on the story he wrote for the 1947 film with the same name, which earned him an academy award for best story. Miracle on 34th street 1947 by valentine davies for sale. Valentine davies a macys department store santa who insists his name is kris kringle teaches everyone a lesson in love, faith and the value of imagination.
A plethora of dvd extras include audio commentary by maureen ohara, poster gallery, amc documentary and featurettes on the film and the iconic macys thanksgiving day parade. The main message or theme that i got from the book was anythings possibleyou just have to believe. Buy miracle on 34th street reprint by davies, valentine isbn. Overview of miracle on 34th street, 1959, directed by william corrigan, with ed wynn, mary healy, susan gordon, at turner classic movies. The miracle on 34th street by todd strasser goodreads. Identifying first editions of miracle on 34th street. Zanuck thought that more people went to the movies in the summer and wanted to get back his costs. Miracle on 34th street by george seaton george seaton. This facsimile edition faithfully recreates the first hardcover publication, inviting new families or readers to celebrate both the story and the charm of the original design. Miracle of 34th street by valentine davies, first edition.
This is a twentiethcentury christmas carol and based davies original screenplay for the 1947 movie classic, starring natalie wood, george seaton, and maureen ohara. Adam blakeney, senior specialist in modern literature at peter harrington explains how to identify first editions. First airing in theaters in 1947, and based on a story by valentine davies. Miracle on 34th street 1947 1940s 25 days of christmas. Miracle on 34th street 1947 is a bestselling novella by valentine davies, based on the story he wrote for the 1947 film with the same name, which earned him an academy award for best story. Miracle on 34th street 1947 1st ed by valentine davies for. Miracle on 34th street a treasured part of their holiday traditions. Miracle on 34th street valentine davies 1st edition. Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies, first edition. Miracle on 34th street valentine davies first edition. A book based on the classic twentiethcentury fox christmas film 1947, in a reversal of.
Miracle of 34th street by valentine davies abebooks. Harcourt publisher books miracle on 34th street novels based on films 1947 childrens books christmas childrens books. When a nice old man who claims to be santa claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in court that he is the real thing. This facsimile edition faithfully recreates the first hardcover publication, inviting. Miracle on 34th street reminds us christmas is not just a day, its a state of mind of wonder and joy.
Miracle on 34th street, american comedy film, released in 1947, that became a perennial family favorite at christmastime. Original priced dust jacket exhibits slight wear at corner tips. Small octavo, original russet cloth, original dust jacket. Small octavo, original brown cloth, original dust jacket. First edition 1947 of the novella adaption of the original 1947 film, miracle on 34th street. I read the book miracle on 34th street by, valentine davies. I have a first edition copy of miracle on 34th street by valentine. Miracle on 34th street gift edition by valentine davies and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Miracle on 34th street by davies, valentine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Miracle on 34th street was first released on vhs and laserdisc in 1987. Wonderful story that should be read every christmas an old man named kris kringle who believed he was santa clause, is determined to restore faith back into the christmas season especially in three people who needed it very much.
The granddaddy of holiday movies, miracle on 34th streets 1947 popularity as a perennial annual tradition predates even frank capras its a wonderful life by a few years, though the wizard of oz aired at christmastime during the late1950s and early60. Jul 31, 20 adam blakeney, senior specialist in modern literature at peter harrington explains how to identify first editions. Miracle on 34th street by valentine davies hardcover 1947. In october 2001, harcourt childrens books published a 6page facsimile edition of miracle on 34th street. In 1985, it became one of the first fulllength black and white films to be colorized. The book is collectible and can be found offered for much more than rare book value and much less due to the numbers but with the amount of. Published in 1947 by harcourt, brace and company of new york. This first edition by valentine davies 19051961 of miracle on 34th street is valuable but unfortunately not rare. Both delve into the magic of christmas, miracle with an undertaking by a man claiming to be santa claus to convince two skeptics of his claim by making wishes come true with the help of a lawyer and the united states post office, wonderful life with its hard. Information on buying and collecting miracle on 34th street by davies, valentine with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. The plot revolves around a little girls interactions with a man playing santa claus at the macys department store in new york city and his attempts to prove that he is the real santa. With edmund gwenn, maureen ohara, john payne, gene lockhart.
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