This version was issued only to retailers and is much rarer than the small size calendar which retailers issued to their customers (see item #1636 for comparison). Both calendars have same design with 12 monthly calendar pages featuring superb color art done by the Disney Studios (see item #1636 for list of images). Issued in 1942 by John Morrell & Co. Each calendar page includes product advertisements. Back of the December page includes photos of their packing plant. Mailing tube has 4x6” glossy paper label featuring Mickey & Pluto plus text “Happy New Year Everybody.” Addressed to Johnstown, PA store. Label & tube have moderate scattered trace of aging but label remains complete and still retains a glossy appearance. Tube is Fine. Jan. page has 1x3” area at top center with some color rubs due to metal hanger rubbing against it as rolled. Moderate scattered margin wear to all sheets, first six have a .5” tear along left margin. All art remains bright and clean. Overall Fine. First we’ve ever offered of this variety with the mailing tube. This is the actual example as shown in Tomart's Disneyana Update #34 and comes w/a copy of that issue. From the Tomart Archives and comes w/COA signed by Tom Tumbusch & Ted Hake.