American film and television writer, producer, and director. Signed book: Miracle on 34th Street. First edition, first printing. NY: Harcourt, Brace, and Company, 1947. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 120 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “For Margaret Benning, Merry Christmas in July & best wishes from Valentine Davies, July 18, 1951.” Uniform light toning to signed page, collector’s pencil notation under signature (noting that book came from a gentleman mentioned in the author’s note, soiling, creasing and damp staining to covers, and wear to head and toe of spine, as well as partial separation, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
