AN UNUSUAL SIGNED ‘THE ART OF WALT DISNEY’ IN LINEN WITH SLIPCASE
Signed book: The Art of Walt Disney. NY: Macmillan Company, 1942. Hardcover with slipcase, 8.5 x 11.25, 290 pages. Boldly signed and inscribed on the half-title page in fountain pen, “To Walter Manfried, With My Best Wishes, Walt Disney.” Condition: Near Fine. 1st ed. cream cloth printed in red and black.
A Disney-authorized and assisted history and assessment of the Disney art – the animated film. With 59 color and b&w plates containing 237 images: model sheets, scenes from early Mickeys, a plan of the original studio, and much more. 290pp. Near fine without dust jacket (as published) or owner’s marks.