DISNEY STUDIO CHRISTMAS CARD FOR 1942 WITH RARE INSERT.
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Auction #197 - Part II
Item numbers 992 through 2667 in auction 197
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Item Description
6.75x8" rare war years card. 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 Mouse, Pluto & Donald Duck who are dressed in military attire salute him. Slightest trace of aging. Exc./N. Mint. Comes with 9.5x12.5" separate insert sheet. 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 The 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. Only example of this insert we've seen in our 42 years. Rare.
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