Oscar-winning English novelist (1900-1954) whose works include Lost Horizon and Goodbye Mr. Chips. Vintage matte-finish 4.75 x 6.75 portrait of Hilton in a relaxed pose, signed and inscribed in blue fountain pen “With good wishes to Christine May Leighton from James Hilton, Nov. 1951.” In fine condition, with light silvering to some of the darker areas of the image. RRAuction COA.