WALT DISNEY STUDIO CHRISTMAS FOR 1942 W/RARE INSERT.
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$920.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Auction #196 - Part II
Item numbers 976 though 2670 in auction 196
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Item Description
Rare war years card is 6.75x8". Text on front reads "The Same Old Wish But Never More Sincerely Said..." Inside reads "Merry Christmas And A Victory New Year Through Air Power." Superb illustration of a giant Santa Claus tying a ribbon around a bomber (and forming a V) as Mickey, Minnie, Pluto and Donald who are dressed in military attire salute him. Slightest trace of aging. Exc./N. Mint. Card comes w/9.5x12.5" separate insert sheet. Features both negative-Disney and war-related headlines plus the text "Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year! Walt & Roy-What The Hell-Come On Over To Victor's This Afternoon And Have A Drink On Us!" Headlines include "Disney Forced To Sell Stock/Disney In Red With $260,000 Fiscal Year Loss/Gulliver's Travels Will Get Xmas Jump On Pinocchio/Paris Falls To Nazi Invasion/FDR Drafts Self For Third Term," etc. Slightest wear as originally folded but still N. Mint. The card on its own books for $700 in The Official Price Guide To Disney Collectibles by Ted Hake, the insert is the only one we've seen in our 41 years.
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