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WALT DISNEY SIGNED FIRST EDITION ART OF ANIMATION

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615. WALT DISNEY (1901-1966). American cartoon artist and entrepreneur; producer of animated films and winner of 39 Academy Awards; produced first animated film with sound, Steamboat Willie (1928), which introduced Mickey Mouse to the world. Walt Disney The Art of Animation by Bob Thomas, 181pp+Index, 8¼"x11¼", Simon and Schuster, New York, 1958. First Edition. First Printing. Dust jacket VG with vivid color illustrations, worn lamination at extremities as is common, and ½" chip at back top edge and clipped price imprint. Book is in very good condition, tightly bound, internally clean with bright color and b/w illustrations. The bottom edge evidences light wear. Magnificently inscribed "To June Levant With Best Wishes - Walt Disney" in blue artists crayon on endpaper across from title page. Actress/singer June Levant, also known as June Gale, was the wife of pianist, composer, and sarcastic wit Oscar Levant (1906-1972) of radio, film and television fame. He was a member of the famous Algonquin Round Table of New York wits and writers. An appealing book full of wonderful animation secrets with a beautiful signature by the great animator and nice associations - a Disney collector's delight. Est: $5000-9000

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