9.25x11.25" high quality hardcover book w/154 pages. Published by Gemstone Publishing Inc., book was designed by Russ Cochran. ©1996 Carl Barks Studio. This is first edition limited to 1,000 copies and this is publishers proof #24. Front cover has art of duck Pied Piper of Hamlin leading line of children. Back cover has gold embossed art w/duck on horseback portraying "Teddy Goosevelt." First portion of book is devoted to Barks' early life and rest of book is devoted to his paintings. All art in book is non-Disney. Comes w/separate envelope (w/inked number "PP24") containing 7.25x9.25" cardstock color litho which has been boldly signed at lower right by Barks and has matching hand-inked number at lower left. Litho has wonderful scene showing saloon showgirls in front of Skagwag Saloon holding drunken duck upside down and taking his wallet as drunks litter the street and two saloon showgirls fight on balcony. Exceptional Barks art throughout. NM.