Hilton | James

Good-bye, Mr. Chips

First Edition | First Impression

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    First edition of Good-bye Mr. Chips by James Hilton.

    Octavo, 125pp, [1]. Three-quarter navy blue morocco, raised bands, title in gilt on spine. Original cloth covers, title in gilt. Illustrated endpapers. Stated “October 1934” on copyright page. Solid text block, sunning to spine, wear to cloth, light foxing to leaves. A well-presenting, very good example.

    In 1939, Good-bye, Mr. Chips was adapted into a film of the same name and was nominated for seven Oscars at the 12th annual Academy Awards. An exceptionally competitive year, Robert Donat’s portrayal of Mr. Chips beat out Clark Gable for his role in Gone With the Wind. Other notable films from that year included Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Wuthering Heights and The Wizard of Oz.

    Additional information

    Location Published

    London

    Publisher

    Hodder and Stoughton

    Edition

    First Edition, First Impression

    Date Published

    1934

    Binding

    Leather bound

    Condition

    Very Good

    Author

    Hilton | James

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