Walt Disney: The Man, the Studio, and the Parks

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present Walt Disney: The Man, the Studio, and the Parks. This incredible auction will be held on December 5th, Walt’s birthday, and contains over 800 rare artifacts relating to the legacy of Walt Disney. This collection spans the early years of Walt’s youth, to the success and growth of his studio, to the beloved theme parks throughout the world. Highlights of this collection include hand-drawn original artwork by Walt himself, original letters from Walt to his friends and family, rare Kem Weber designed Walt Disney Studios animation desks and furniture, early original drawings for Walt’s backyard Carolwood Pacific Railroad, and some of the earliest original drawings of what would become Disneyland, as well as Disney Parks signage, props, costumes, and much more! Additional details will be posted soon.

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All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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Davy Crockett Auto-Magic Picture Gun.101 - Davy Crockett Auto-Magic Picture Gun.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A vintage Davy Crockett Auto-Magic Picture Gun single frame projector. Harkening back to a more innocent era, this metal gun-shaped
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier Window Card.102 - Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier Window Card.
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(Disney, 1955) A window card for the feature film Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier. This Fess Parker classic compiled the first three episodes
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a****h for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates One Sheet Poster.103 - Davy Crockett and the River Pirates One Sheet Poster.
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(Disney, 1956) A vintage U.S. one sheet poster for the Fess Parker adventure film, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates. Also billed with the feature i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Mickey Mouse Club Newsreel Toy Slide Projector.104 - Mickey Mouse Club Newsreel Toy Slide Projector.
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(Disney, 1950s) A vintage Mickey Mouse Club Newsreel slide projector toy manufactured by Mattel. Constructed of plastic, the C-battery operated device
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Walt Disney’s Satellite Launcher Model Kit.105 - Walt Disney’s Satellite Launcher Model Kit.
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(Disney, 1950s) A vintage Walt Disney’s Satellite Launcher model rocket kit manufactured by Strombecker. The transparent plastic model was in
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t**********s for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Walt Disney’s Space Station Model Kit.106 - Walt Disney’s Space Station Model Kit.
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(Disney, 1950s) A vintage Walt Disney’s Space Station model kit manufactured by Strombrecker. A concept spacecraft from Walt Disney's Man ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A********n for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Walt Disney’s Space Ship Model Rocket Kit.107 - Walt Disney’s Space Ship Model Rocket Kit.
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(Disney, 1950s) A vintage Walt Disney’s Space Ship model rocket kit manufactured by Strombecker. The RX-1 concept spacecraft from Walt Disney
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D***r for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Walt Disney’s RM-1 Rocket Ship Model Kit.108 - Walt Disney’s RM-1 Rocket Ship Model Kit.
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(Disney, 1950s) A vintage Walt Disney’s RM-1 Rocket Ship model kit manufactured by Strombecker. A concept spacecraft from Walt Disney's Ma...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A********n for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Walt Disney's Man-in-Space Ship Model Kit.109 - Walt Disney's Man-in-Space Ship Model Kit.
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(Disney, 1950s) A vintage Walt Disney’s Man-in-Space ship model rocket kit manufactured by Strombecker. The 61-piece plastic 1/480 scale mode
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c******s for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Original Donald Duck Painting from Disneyland TV Show.110 - Original Donald Duck Painting from Disneyland TV Show.
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(Disney, 1956) An original hand-drawn portrait of Donald Duck created for the 1956 Disneyland TV show. Used as office decoration in the episode &quo...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to j********t.. for (5,250.00 + 1,102.50BP) = 6,352.50
 
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Walt Disney Signed Studio Photograph.111 - Walt Disney Signed Studio Photograph.
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(Disney, c.1950s) An original signed studio publicity portrait photograph of Walt Disney. The gelatin silver double-weight matte photo depicts a seate
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b****o for (9,500.00 + 1,995.00BP) = 11,495.00
 
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Walt Disney and Mars Candy Promotional Record.112 - Walt Disney and Mars Candy Promotional Record.
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(Disney, 1956) A rare unpunched 33rpm record sheet containing an audio message from Walt Disney on behalf of his new TV line-up and corporate sponsor,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j******5 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Original Mickey Mouse Production Cel.113 - Original Mickey Mouse Production Cel.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A production cel of Mickey Mouse used during the creation of the Walt Disney's Disneyland television show. The cel has been tr...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 6-Sheet.114 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 6-Sheet.
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(Disney, 1954) A vintage U.S. 6-sheet poster for the original theatrical release of the Walt Disney Sci-Fi classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea One Sheet Poster.115 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea One Sheet Poster.
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(Disney, 1954) A U.S. Style-B one sheet poster for the original release of the Walt Disney sci-fi classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Folded as is
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D***r for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Insert Poster.116 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Insert Poster.
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(Disney, 1954) A vintage U.S. insert poster for the original release of Walt Disney's take on the Jules Verne classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S******x for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Romanian Poster.117 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Romanian Poster.
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(Disney, 1954-55) A vintage Romanian poster for the first release of the Walt Disney undersea adventure, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The high contra
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to j****O for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Nautilus Blueprint.118 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Nautilus Blueprint.
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(Disney, 1954) A production blue line print of the Nautilus submarine filming miniature from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This plan and elevation pro
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********Z for (900.00 + 189.00BP) = 1,089.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Final Shooting Script.119 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Final Shooting Script.
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(Disney, 1954) An original final shooting script for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea written by Earl Felton and based on the Jules Verne novel of the sam
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Studio Acetate Recordings.120 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Studio Acetate Recordings.
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(Disney, 1955) A pair of direct-to-disc master studio acetate recordings from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. These discs captured live instrumental per
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to u*****Q for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Nautilus Crewman Cap.121 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Nautilus Crewman Cap.
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(Disney, 1954) An original production-used sailor’s flat cap from the Disney sci-fi classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Caps like these ar
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea "Whale of a Tale" Cap.122 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea "Whale of a Tale" Cap.
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(Disney, 1954) An original production-used sailor’s flat cap from the Disney sci-fi classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Caps like these ar
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m*******t for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Nautilus 16" Model.123 - Nautilus 16" Model.
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(Disney, c.1990s-2000s) A gorgeous model of the Nautilus submarine from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The model is created in painted resin with plast
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to i******t for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Nautilus 22" Model.124 - Nautilus 22" Model.
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(Disney, c.2000s) A beautiful model of the Nautilus submarine from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The model is created in painted resin, and rests on a
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea East German Poster.125 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea East German Poster.
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(Disney, 1969) A rare East German A1 poster for the delayed first release of Walt Disney’s sci-fi classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, prep
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Lobby Cards.126 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea Lobby Cards.
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(Disney, 1963) A rare set of (9) lobby cards created for the re-release of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. These lobby cards measure 11"x14"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Eyvind Earle Lady and the Tramp Concept Painting.127 - Eyvind Earle Lady and the Tramp Concept Painting.
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(Disney, c.1955) An original concept painting for Lady and the Tramp by Disney Legend Eyvind Earle. Serving as a background artist and color stylist o
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to t*********9 for (9,500.00 + 1,995.00BP) = 11,495.00
 
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Lady and the Tramp Original Model Cel.128 - Lady and the Tramp Original Model Cel.
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(Disney, 1955) An original model cel of Lady used during the production of the feature film Lady and the Tramp. Cels such as this one were often used
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to c******s for (650.00 + 136.50BP) = 786.50
 
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Mickey Mouse Express Wind-Up Tin Toy.129 - Mickey Mouse Express Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A vintage Mickey Mouse Express tin-litho train and plane toy with mechanical spring wound action. Manufactured by Marx, the plane an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****g for (500.00 + 105.00BP) = 605.00
 
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Pluto Wind-Up Tin Toy.130 - Pluto Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A vintage tin-litho wind-up toy of Pluto as a Drum Major. Manufactured by LineMar, a subsidiary of Marx, the figure retains its orig
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Disney Parade Car Wind-Up Tin Toy.131 - Disney Parade Car Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A vintage tin-litho parade car with mechanical spring-wound action manufactured by Marx. The plastic windshield, plastic steering wh
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M********m.. for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Mechanical Minnie Mouse Wind-Up Tin Toy.132 - Mechanical Minnie Mouse Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A vintage Mechanical Minnie Mouse tin-litho figure with mechanical spring wound action manufactured by LineMar. When the integral wi
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Mickey Mouse Roller Skater Wind-Up Tin Toy.133 - Mickey Mouse Roller Skater Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A vintage tin-litho Mickey Mouse Roller Skater wind-up toy manufactured by LineMar. The figure retains its original red fabric pants
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A********n for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Mickey Mouse The Magician Tin Toy.134 - Mickey Mouse The Magician Tin Toy.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A battery-operated tin toy of Mickey Mouse as a Magician. A chicken is placed under the Mickey's magic hat and when the toy is...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Disney Donald the Drummer Wind-Up Tin Toy.135 - Disney Donald the Drummer Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A mechanical wind-up toy manufactured by Marx of Donald Duck as a drummer. The Donald Duck figure is constructed of plastic with a t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****9 for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
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Ben Cooper Walt Disney Zorro Costume.136 - Ben Cooper Walt Disney Zorro Costume.
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(Disney, 1950s) An official Walt Disney Deluxe Authentic Zorro Costume by renowned costume manufacturer Ben Cooper. The costume includes a full-face v
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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"The Story of Walt Disney" Book Signed by Walt Disney.137 - "The Story of Walt Disney" Book Signed by Walt Disney.
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(Holt, 1957) A very rare first edition hardcover of "The Story of Walt Disney" that is signed by Walt Disney. The 247-page biography was a...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to m*******t for (6,500.00 + 1,365.00BP) = 7,865.00
 
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Walt Disney Signed Bank Check to Sister Ruth.138 - Walt Disney Signed Bank Check to Sister Ruth.
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(Disney, 1957) A very rare bank check signed by Walt Disney as a gift to his sister, Ruth Flora Disney Beecher, for her 54th birthday. The check featu
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Walt Disney Signed Guest Book with Disneyland Address.139 - Walt Disney Signed Guest Book with Disneyland Address.
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(Disney, 1957) A guest book sheet signed by Walt Disney with his address listed as "Disneyland U.S.A.". In October of 1957, Walt visited E...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to j*******I for (3,700.00 + 777.00BP) = 4,477.00
 
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Roy O. Disney Signed Distribution Contract.140 - Roy O. Disney Signed Distribution Contract.
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(Disney, 1957) A very rare distribution contract between Walt Disney Productions and Empire-Universal Films. The contract is signed by Walt Disney Pro
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to d******Z for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Tonka Insert Poster.141 - Tonka Insert Poster.
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(Disney, 1958) An vintage U.S. insert poster for Walt Disney's Tonka. Also known as "A Horse Named Comanche," Tonka capitalized on the...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s******C for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Sleeping Beauty Insert Poster.142 - Sleeping Beauty Insert Poster.
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(Disney, 1959) A vintage U.S. insert poster for the original release of Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. The turquoise background is especially pr...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****l for (1,100.00 + 231.00BP) = 1,331.00
 
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Sleeping Beauty 3-Sheet Poster.143 - Sleeping Beauty 3-Sheet Poster.
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(Disney, 1970) A large 3-sheet poster from the theatrical re-release of the animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. Re-releases such as this helped kee
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******C for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Eyvind Earle Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough Concept144 - Eyvind Earle Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough Concept
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(Disneyland, 1957) An original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough attraction. When Walt Disney asked his Imag
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Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (26,500.00) = 26,500.00
 
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Marc Davis Signed Sleeping Beauty Book.145 - Marc Davis Signed Sleeping Beauty Book.
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(Disney, 1959) A Sleeping Beauty "Tell-a-Tale" picture book by Whitman Publishing that is signed by Disney Legend Marc Davis. Davis design...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v********l for (750.00 + 157.50BP) = 907.50
 
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Sleeping Beauty Commemorative Sword.146 - Sleeping Beauty Commemorative Sword.
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(Disney, c.2000s) A commemorative sword and holder, loosely inspired by the blade used to defeat Maleficent in the animated feature Sleeping Beauty. T
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A********n for (2,700.00 + 567.00BP) = 3,267.00
 
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Marc Davis Signed Maleficent Artist Proof Ceramic Tile.147 - Marc Davis Signed Maleficent Artist Proof Ceramic Tile.
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(Disney, 2002) A gorgeous ceramic tile featuring Maleficent and Diablo, signed by Disney Legend Marc Davis. The tile is one of only seven artist'...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to c****d for (1,500.00 + 315.00BP) = 1,815.00
 
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Walt Disney Autographed Mickey Mouse Stationery.148 - Walt Disney Autographed Mickey Mouse Stationery.
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(Disney, c.1950s-60s) A rare Walt Disney autograph on Walt's personal Mickey Mouse logo stationery. Walt was known to enjoy spending time within...
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Walt Disney's "It's a Grandson!" Custom Cigar.149 - Walt Disney's "It's a Grandson!" Custom Cigar.
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(Disney, 1961) An extremely rare cigar that was personally given by Walt Disney to celebrate the birth of his grandson, Walter Elias Disney Miller. Wa
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Start Price : 6,500.00 | Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Pollyanna Window Card.150 - Pollyanna Window Card.
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(Disney, 1960) A window card poster for the feature film Pollyana. Measuring 22"x14", it is in fair condition with some edge-wear, includi...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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